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University of Northern Colorado
University of Northern Colorado is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor - Student Employment.Job Description
The University of Northern Colorado is seeking a student-centered professional to join the Office of Financial Aid as a Financial Aid Counselor supporting the Student Employment Program. This position administers Federal Work-Study and Non-Work-Study employment, partners with campus departments and community employers, supervises student employees, and provides financial aid counseling and exceptional customer service to students and families. The successful candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, enjoy collaborating with others, and be committed to supporting student success. If you're passionate about financial aid and helping students achieve their educational goals, we encourage you to apply.Application Instructions
To view the complete position description and apply, please visit the UNC Careers website. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.Job Posting Link
https://www.unco.edu/human-resources/careers/Application Deadline
Opened until filled.Senior Assistant Director for Federal Programs
Colorado State University
Colorado State University in Fort Collins is seeking a Senior Assistant Director for Federal Programs.Job Description
Reporting to the Associate Director for Operations, the Senior Assistant Director for Federal Programs oversees core functions within the Operations unit of OFA, focusing on the operational lifecycle within federal financial aid. Reporting to the Associate Director for Operations, the Senior Assistant Director for Federal Programs oversees core functions within the Operations unit of OFA, focusing on the operational lifecycle within federal financial aid. The Senior Assistant Director ensures that processing activities are managed efficiently, effectively and in a way to keep the University in compliance with current and new requirements and regulations regarding federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid sources. This objective is met in a manner that best serves the students of CSU.Application Instructions
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by the proposed start date; The Office of Financial Aid will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. For full consideration, all materials must be received by 12:00 am (MT) on 07/21/2026. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume as one document that demonstrates any and all of the required and preferred qualifications that they meet. This position is a full-time appointment, based on the CSU Fort Collins campus, with the potential for flexible work arrangements including hybrid office/remote work.Job Posting Link
https://csusystem.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/fortcollins_careers/job/Fort-Collins-CO/Senior-Assistant-Director-for-Federal-Programs_R2026105473Application Deadline
For full consideration, all materials must be received by 12:00 am (MT) on 07/21/2026.Senior Financial Aid Advisor
University of Colorado Anschutz
University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking a Senior Financial Aid Advisor.Job Description
As a part of the CU Anschutz Financial Aid & Scholarships team, the Senior Financial Aid Advisor provides high‑level guidance to health professions students and families on all aspects of educational funding. This position independently delivers comprehensive advising through in‑person, virtual, phone, and email interactions, helping students navigate application processes, meet documentation requirements, understand complex financial aid regulations, and make informed decisions about financing their education. In addition to advising, the position contributes to recruitment, retention, and outreach efforts and manages key work study program operations, acting as the liaison to the CU Denver campus for reconciliation issues and supports students and campus supervisors with trainings and materials. The Senior Financial Aid Advisor also partners with assigned professional programs, offering regulatory guidance, responding to complex inquiries, and ensuring consistent application of financial aid policies and processes. This role requires strong communication, analytical skills, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced, student‑focused environment. Supervision Received: This position reports to the Associate Director of Financial Aid Advising. Supervision Exercised: This position does not supervise others. Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
- Two years of professional level experience in financial aid, admissions, advising and/or scholarships office or related field that focuses on customer services in a financial context (ex. Banking, Advisory, Wealth Management, Insurance, University/College, TRIO/Upward Bound etc.).
- Experience working with graduate and professional students, especially those in health-related programs.
- Experience working with Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions.
- Experience working with Federal and State aid regulations.
- Knowledge and experience counseling student debt.
- Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations, policies, and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated commitment to high‑quality, student‑centered customer service.
- Strong public speaking, presentation, and facilitation skills across a variety of audiences and formats.
- Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, and relationship‑building skills.
- Strong analytical, research, critical‑thinking, and organizational abilities.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions in complex situations.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, campus partners, and external stakeholders.
- Ability to clearly communicate policies and procedures to diverse audiences and train staff or campus partners as needed.
- Ability to assess situations, identify challenges or opportunities, and provide practical, solution‑focused recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
Student Advising - 50%- Conduct in-person, virtual, phone, and email advising sessions.
- Provide guidance on FAFSA, verification, SAP, cost of attendance, loans, and aid options.
- Respond to student inquiries within service-level expectations.
- Maintain clear, empathetic, accurate communication using team-approved messaging.
- Review verification documents, resolve conflicting information.
- Process appeals (SAP, budget increases, dependency overrides).
- Track and follow up on incomplete files.
- Process general requests (housing letters, NHSC, needs analysis).
- Assist with processing related projects as needed.
- Deliver presentations or outreach activities to internal and external audiences (e.g., students, community partners, or campus stakeholders) in alignment with departmental goals.
- Coordinate logistics for outreach events or presentations (scheduling, materials, audience needs, follow up communication).
- Adapt presentation content and delivery style based on audience needs, feedback, and setting (in person, virtual, small group, large group).
- Report outreach activity (e.g., events completed, audiences reached, outcomes or follow up actions) as requested.
- Participate in ongoing training to stay current with financial aid regulations, systems, and best practices.
- Attend professional conferences, webinars, and workshops to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Engage in cross-training opportunities to support office flexibility and coverage.
- Maintain certifications and credentials relevant to financial aid advising.
- Oversee the Anschutz work-study processes, including managing a new CU Anschutz Student Employment inbox, triaging inquiries, and providing timely responses to students and supervisors.
- Serve as the primary liaison to CU Denver Student Employment for resolving issues.
- Serve as the Anschutz campus primary trainer to provide guidance to students and supervisors on work-study policies, hiring processes, and system navigation.
- In collaboration with the Associate Director, develop and maintain Anschutz work-study resources, including guides, handbooks, training materials, and documentation to support consistent understanding and application of work-study policies and processes
- Support accurate student payment processing by assisting with reconciliation, monitoring discrepancies, and troubleshooting payroll related issues.
- Serve as the designated administrative contact for assigned professional programs (e.g. Pharmacy, Dental) to provide guidance on financial aid regulations and respond to complex questions and issues.
- Act as a liaison between Financial Aid and professional program leadership, facilitating clear communication regarding timelines, policy updates, escalated student situations, and operational risk.
- Participate in and contribute to program-level meetings as a financial aid consultant, identifying regulatory considerations, recommending process improvements, and ensuring follow-through on action items.
- Translate program-specific updates into operational guidance for internal staff, ensuring consistent application of policies and maintaining accountability for accuracy.
Application Instructions
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): 1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume 3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address Questions should be directed to: Mercy Booth – Mercy.Booth@cuanschutz.eduJob Posting Link
https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=40208&lang=enApplication Deadline
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by June 29, 2026.Financial Aid Advisor, Bilingual
Pikes Peak State College
Pikes Peak State College is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor, BilingualJob Description
This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity and is exempt from the State Classified Personnel System. Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities. The Bilingual Financial Aid Advisor provides front line customer service to students, parents, faculty, and staff by providing thorough and accurate financial aid counseling, financial aid processing of FAFSA files, and managing all financial aid communications to students regarding their financial aid. Must be available to work during peak periods based on job responsibilities and college calendars. This position is located at the Centennial Campus, but may require travel to the Downtown Studio, and Rampart Range Campuses, based upon department needs. This position may also require employee to be available to work remotely, as needed. Minimum Qualifications- Completed Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with professional level experience performing similar duties to those described for this position (i.e. student services, accounting, banking, business, finance, public administration) OR Completed Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with two years of professional level experience performing similar duties to those described for this position (i.e. student services, accounting, banking, business, finance, public administration) OR four years of professional level experience performing similar duties to those described for this position (i.e. student services, accounting, banking, business, finance, public administration).
- Must be able to read, write, speak Spanish to advise current and prospective students. This position is approved for bilingual Spanish/English differential pay upon demonstrated proficiency.
- Two years of professional level experience in Student Services at an institution of higher education (such as Admissions, Enrollment Services, Records, Financial Aid, Academic Advising, Student Life, Student Support Services, or Retention Services).
- Professional level experience in Financial Aid.
- Banner INB software experience or similar software experience.
- Demonstrated experience with federal, state, and institutional policies regarding financial aid.
- Demonstrated experience providing financial aid information and financial aid counseling to students.
- Demonstrated experience with computer software such as BANNER, Microsoft Office, etc.
Duties & Responsibilities
Financial Aid Advising- Primary liaison for CASFA students, requires employee to know how to read, write and speak Spanish to help this population of students.
- Provide excellent financial aid advising in person, or remotely on the phone, or via the financial aid email drive from which you are responsible for answering emails.
- Provide information and advise students, both prospective and current, about financial aid processes and applications, scholarships, eligibility requirements, student rights and responsibilities, etc.
- Resolve issues that arise as a result of miscommunication or misunderstanding on the part of students, parents and other campus staff as relates to the financial aid process.
- Explain and interpret financial aid procedures and regulations to staff members in order to assist them in their understanding of all student financial aid packages.
- Act as a first point of contact for the front counter staff regarding any financial aid customer service needs.
- Utilize financial aid expertise in order to perform Professional Judgments and Independent Overrides on a student-by-student basis to override normal situations that students report on their FAFSA.
- Ensuring accuracy of all information given, all documentation taken in, and all data-entry processes.
- Indexing financial aid documentation in BDM.
- Critically think about processes in order to make more effective, streamlined procedures.
- Participate in FAFSA Nights at local high schools as well as provide presentations to current and future college students regarding financial aid, student loans, and basic money management skills.
- Process financial aid verification of student files per federal regulations.
- Implement a proactive approach for student outreach regarding their financial aid processes.
- Professionally communicate with students regarding missing documents and its effect on their financial aid.
- Perform strategic outreach to ensure student response and timely submission of financial aid documents.
- Maintain constant and consistent follow-up and with students to complete financial aid files and award students their financial aid.
- Ability to navigate differences effectively and respectfully in the workplace.
- Primary liaison for CASFA students, requires employee to know how to read, write and speak Spanish to help this population of students.
- Maintain expert knowledge of federal, state, and institutional policies regarding types of financial aid (i.e., Pell Grant, Colorado Student Grant, Stafford Loans, Work-Study, etc.).
- Resolve data integrity issues and discrepancies within the system.
- Requires face-to-face or remote contact with a diverse population of students.
- Advise students of the various aspects of financial aid (i.e., application procedures, verification documentation, scholarship and grant guidelines, federal and private loan conditions, Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements, etc.).
- Assist students with completion of FAFSAs and required documentation to be awarded financial aid both in-person and remotely.
- Explain financial aid processes, awards, and provide financial aid guidance via email, telephone, in-person meetings or remotely, and presentations/FAFSA nights.
- Perform Professional Judgments for students who have special circumstances in regard to their income and dependency status.
- Excellent customer service skills and experience are required. Ability to multi-task is critical.
- Cross-train team members on specialty areas of duty.
- Adhere to college policies and procedures.