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University of Iowa

Financial Aid Advisor, Advising, Financial Wellness, and Outreach

University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52245

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Financial Aid Advisor, Advising, Financial Wellness, and Outreach We are recruiting a Financial Aid Advisor for the Office of the Student Financial Aid at the University of Iowa.

Responsibilities

Revise financial aid awards according to special circumstance requests, appeals, and professional judgment decisions.

Educate and advise parents and students (in-person, via email, phone) about financial aid policies, procedures, application processes, and federal, state, and institutional aid programs, including counseling in emotionally charged situations.

Represent the Office at outreach events, workshops, orientation sessions, and admissions recruiting trips, presenting financial aid information to groups of 300+.

Provide individualized loan counseling to students with private, federal, and institutional loans to encourage minimization of debt.

Direct and oversee Big10 Academic Alliance CourseShare, Traveling Scholar, and Regents Exchange Program registration and grade entry transactions throughout the academic session.

Qualifications Required

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.

At least six months to one year experience in a post‑secondary academic setting or related budgeting/counseling/education role.

Desired

M.A. in Student Development or related field.

Working proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook.

Basic proficiency in knowledge of University of Iowa policies and procedures.

Working proficiency: developing and implementing financial aid programs and policies, needs analysis and federal verification, basic understanding of Federal Methodology.

To Apply Applicants must submit both a Resume and Cover Letter marked as “Relevant File”.

Job postings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed or filled at any time thereafter. Successful candidates will be required to self‑disclose any conviction history and will undergo a criminal background check and credential verification. Up to 5 professional references may be requested later in the process.

Contact Information Organization: Provost

Contact Name: Monica Frank

Contact Email: monica-frank@uiowa.edu

Job Details

Classification Title: Financial Aid Counselor

Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific

Schedule: Full-time

Work Modality: Hybrid within Iowa

Percent of Time: 100% full time

Compensation: $42,392–$44,000 with full benefits

Pay Level: 3A

Job Function: Education and Training

Industry: Higher Education

Work Modality This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form upon hiring. Work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with remote work and employee travel policies when working at a remote location.

Equal Opportunity University of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made on a merit, non‑discriminatory basis.

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