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Financial Aid Counselor - Student Services

University of Northern Colorado

University of Northern Colorado is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor - Student Services.

Job Description

This position serves as a primary point of contact for students and families seeking financial aid support through Bear Central. The Financial Aid Counselor – Student Services provides direct counseling on eligibility, application processes, and award management for federal, state, and institutional aid programs. The Counselor ensures the accurate interpretation and application of financial aid regulations while maintaining a student-centered, service-oriented approach that promotes access, retention, and overall student success. In addition to front-line service, the position is responsible for processing assigned aid functions such as Study Abroad, Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeals, and student aid eligibility for students enrolled mid-term or transferring from other institutions. Duties. As part of the Office of Financial Aid’s outreach team, the Counselor participates in on- and off-campus events, presentations, and community activities designed to increase financial aid awareness and support recruitment and retention goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides individualized financial aid support to students and families in Bear Central, including assistance with eligibility, applications, verification, award adjustments, and resolving account issues.
• Communicates policies and financial aid information clearly and professionally across in-person, virtual, phone, and email channels while maintaining a solutions-focused, empathetic approach.
• Administers assigned financial aid programs—such as Study Abroad aid, SAP appeal review, and federal loan adjustments—and ensures all actions comply with federal, state, and institutional regulations.
• Accurately documents processing decisions and award changes, adapting to shifting office needs, cross-training expectations, and program priorities.
• Participates in financial aid outreach, workshops, and presentations for prospective and current students, promoting financial literacy and access to aid.
• Represents the Office of Financial Aid at recruitment, orientation, and community events, tailoring information for diverse audiences.
• Supports policy and procedure development by reviewing workflows, improving communication consistency, enhancing customer service practices, and contributing to compliance readiness and staff training.

Application Instructions

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required.
The ideal candidate will bring at least one year of professional experience in financial aid administration or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience providing student services in a high-volume setting, conducting aid processing tasks such as SAP appeals, Study Abroad adjustments, or loan eligibility reviews, and delivering direct student support is preferred.

Job Posting Link

https://unco.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home?c=unco

Application Deadline

Opened until filled.

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.

Financial Aid Advisor/Verification Coordinator

Community College of Denver

Community College of Denver is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor/Verification Coordinator

Job Description

The Verification Coordinator maintains expert knowledge of federal, state and institutional policies regarding all types of financial aid (i.e., Pell Grant, Colorado Student Grant, Stafford loans, etc.). This individual resolves data integrity issues and discrepancies within the system independently. This position involves the financial aid verification process. An in-depth understanding of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and required documentation is necessary. This individual identifies and resolves issues with conflicting information between documents and the FAFSA. They package financial aid awards based on needs-analysis, federal regulations, cost of attendance, and institutional budgets. This individual also processes all incoming ISIRs. This position requires face-to face contact with a diverse population of students and advises both students and parents 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.). The Verification Coordinator is responsible for handling discrepancies in federal student aid eligibility, including C-flags, rejected ISIRs, comment codes, rejects and other issues related to ISIR and CPS processing. This position does a great deal of independent investigation and resolution of student or application issues. This is a high stress position which requires a mastery of complex regulations, meeting process goals and reporting progress to the supervisor. The Verification Coordinator job duties include:

Manages student aid eligibility issues, reporting and verification processes:

• Analyze federal and state documentation and verification worksheets.
• Evaluate original FAFSA application to resolve conflicting information.
• Coordinate requests for additional information from students.
• Maintain current written CCD procedures.
• Report weekly statistics to Associate Director of Financial Aid Operations.
• Process ISIR corrections.
• Serve on the Professional Judgment Committee.
• Process Income Adjustment Appeals
• Monitor and resolve issues with discrepancy reports
• Investigate potential fraud and fraud referrals

Processes ISIRs:

• Resolve C-flag, rejects and comment code.
• Coordinate data load processes, including batch posting and suspense files.

Advising Students:

• Assist students and parents with application and eligibility requirements.
• Provides exceptional customer service in-person or via email/phone.

Banner Usage:

• Run daily reports for ready-for-review, C-flags, discrepancy, data load.
• Interacts with other agencies and CCD departments (CCCS, DOE, other institutions of higher education).
• Conduct and attend professional training to maintain program integrity.

Other duties as assigned

Application Instructions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Education (Minimum/Required):

• Associate degree in Business, Education, Social Sciences, Accounting, or a related field.

Experience (Minimum/Required):

• FAFSA review and needs analysis
• Verification processing
• Resolving C-flags, comment codes, and rejected applications
• Packaging aid and/or awarding

Job Posting Link

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccd/jobs/5137958/financial-aid-advisor-verification-coordinator

Application Deadline

Opened until filled.

Financial Aid Advisor - First Year Students

Denver College of Nursing

Denver College of nursing is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor - First Year Students

Job Description

The Financial Aid Advisor- First Year Students, helps incoming students with all aspects of receiving and understanding financial assistance programs to fund their nursing program at Denver College of Nursing (DCN). The position reports to the Director of Financial Aid.

Responsibilities:

• Provide information and assistance regarding the various types of financial assistance available to students.
• Assist students in completion of applications for all forms of assistance (i.e. Federal, Agency, Private Lender, Veteran Benefits, Employer, etc.).
• Explain the rights and responsibilities of a federal student loan borrower and what payments will look like after graduation.
• Perform data entry and file maintenance in Campus Vue, Etrieve, Docusign, ELM one, and NSLDS.
• Perform both batch awarding and manual awarding for specific funds based on established procedures.
• Packages new students using understanding of ISIR’s, c-code resolution, annual and aggregate loan limits, and Pell Lifetime Eligibility Used (LEU).
• Perform highest level of customer service to students through consistent and regular communication.

Application Instructions

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience in financial aid; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Knowledge of Federal Title IV regulations
• High level of communication skills and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task

Classification:

• The Financial Aid Advisor- 1st Year Students is a non-exempt, full-time position. This position may require night and weekends.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The Advisor must be able to use a computer and computer software, as well as other office equipment. This position requires physical mobility throughout the campus and lifting of no more than 10 pounds.

Job Posting Link

https://myjobs.adp.com/eccdenvercollegeofnursing/cx/job-listing

Application Deadline

Opened until filled.