Financial Aid Counselor

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships, this position works to maintain accuracy within the awarding of federal student aid funds. Adheres to federal, state and institutional policy concerning financial aid and scholarships. This position verifies general student FAFSA requirements and ensures all requirements are fulfilled before awarding financial aid. Information about the department can be found online at https://financialaid.utahtech.edu/.

• Review FAFSA verification documents to determine completeness and eligibility for financial aid.
• Process and verify student financial aid files within CampusLogic and in accordance with federal and institutional guidelines; submit accurate FAFSA corrections when required.
• Meet with students when they are having trouble completing the verification requirements needed to complete their financial aid application.
• Run daily Banner (the University's operating system) job submissions for the processing, awarding, and disbursement of student financial aid. Complete daily Banner reports to ensure student files are up-to-date.
• Advise students and parents concerning financial aid eligibility guidelines and programs.
• Manage all federal student loan processing, adjustments and return of loan funds; responsible for reconciling all student loan funds.
• Demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior in working with confidential information and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Interpret, apply, and comply with federal, state, and institutional regulations governing student financial aid; maintain current working knowledge of guidelines/regulations relating to financial aid.
• Serve as a member of the financial aid operations team and assist other staff members with projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Experience with government rules, regulations, guidelines, and procedures relating to financial aid.
• Strong understanding and working ability in automated computer systems required; Banner or CampusLogic experience preferred.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality pertaining to student information and records.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and be able to enter data correctly and precisely at all times.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and accounting skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time overtime-exempt staff position. Annual salary of $45,000-$47,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date of April/May 2025. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins March 17, 2025. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload a cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renown for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.
 
 The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University’s non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: LaShun McGhee - titleix@utahtech.edu, 435-652-7731.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.

The University provides key institutional information regarding Academics, Campus Safety, Student Services, Employment Laws, and other requirements per the Higher Education Act and other consumer information requirements to prospective students, students, UT employees, and prospective employees online at https://utahtech.edu/right-to-know/ and https://police.utahtech.edu/clery-act/. 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.

Salary : $45,000 - $47,000