21 Nov Financial Aid Counselor Athletics and Scholarships
University of Northern Colorado
University of Northern Colorado is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor Athletics and Scholarships.
Job Description
This position supports the Office of Financial Aid by serving as the primary administrator and liaison for all NCAA athletic aid programs and by assisting with the processing of private scholarships. The Financial Aid Counselor – Athletics ensures the accurate and compliant awarding, monitoring, and reconciliation of athletic scholarships while providing administrative and processing support for donor-funded and external scholarships. In addition to specialized aid administration, the Counselor provides direct financial aid advising to students and families, interprets complex institutional, state, and federal regulations, and collaborates with the Athletics Compliance Office, Bursar, Registrar, and other campus partners to maintain compliance and service excellence. The position contributes to the office’s student-centered mission by helping ensure that all communications and processes, particularly those involving student-athletes and scholarship recipients, are accurate, empathetic, and supportive of student success.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administers all aspects of NCAA athletic scholarships, including awarding, renewal, cancellation, and term-by-term reconciliation in coordination with Athletics Compliance and Accounting.
- Ensures compliance with NCAA, Big Sky Conference, and institutional regulations while maintaining required documentation and preparing reports for audits and internal reviews.
- Collaborates with coaches and Athletics staff to confirm award changes, provide training, and support the timely and accurate processing of athletic aid.
- Assists with posting, monitoring, and reconciling private and donor-funded scholarships in partnership with the Assistant Director for Scholarships and the Bursar’s Office.
- Identifies and reports potential over-awards and ensures proper stewardship and recordkeeping for donor-funded awards.
- Provides financial aid advising to students and families, including guidance on eligibility, application steps, award adjustments, SAP, and responsible borrowing.
Application Instructions
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will bring at least one year of professional experience in financial aid administration.
Experience should include exposure to federal, state, or institutional aid processes and a working knowledge of regulatory requirements and system operations.
Prior experience supporting athletic or donor-funded scholarship programs, student advising, or financial aid counseling is also beneficial.
Equivalent combinations of education and directly related experience may be considered.
Job Posting Link
https://unco.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home?c=unco
Application Deadline
Opened until filled.
