Rice University
Financial Aid Counselor (Finance)
The Financial Aid Counselor I is an integral part of the Office of Financial Aid within the Enrollment Division at Rice University, a highly selective research institution located in the Heart of Houston, Texas. The Office of Financial Aid is responsible for the administration of all sources of student financial aid in a manner strategically driven to meet the enrollment goals of Rice University. The office is also responsible for ensuring that students and families are informed about the financial assistance available to them, including information on all federal, state, and institutional financial assistance programs.
Reporting to the Deputy Director, this position administers and implements university and/or department Financial Aid policies and procedures as well as services for students. The Financial Aid Counselor I will be responsible for evaluating and processing all financial aid files using institutional and federal methodology. This includes verification of all applications using prior-year tax returns. In addition, as part of a team, this position provides direct support to prospective students, current students, undergraduate and/or graduate, their families and supporters, Rice colleagues, and the general public related to financial aid programs and policies, particularly in relation to The Rice Investment.
Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Substitution for Education Requirement
Experience may not be substituted for the education requirement.
Experience Required
6 months
Specify Type of Experience
One or more years of progressive and successful experience in a higher education financial aid office
Substitution for Experience Requirement
Education may not be substituted for the experience requirement.
Experience Preferred
Related experience in higher education financial aid with a proven track record of working with diverse student populations in a positive manner
Skills Required
Proficiency with Banner and familiarity with state and federal student loans
Essential Functions