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Financial Aid Counselor

University of North Carolina Charlotte
$39,058 - $49,275
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
May 28, 2025
Financial Aid Counselor
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
  • The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
  • The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
  • Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
  • Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
  • UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Position Information
General Information


Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
If time-limited, note appointment end date
Hours per week 40
Months per year 12
Position Number 001105
NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN07
Classification Title Student Services Specialist - Jouney
Working Title Financial Aid Counselor
Salary Range $39,058 - $49,275
Anticipate Hiring Range $39,058 - $48,823
FLSA Status Non Exempt
Division Academic Affairs
Department Enrollment Management (Adm)
Work Unit Financial Aid Operations
Work Schedule
8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday
This position may be eligible for a telework schedule once onboarding into position is complete and with supervisor approval.
Primary Purpose of Position
The primary purpose of the Financial Aid Counselor position is to manage daily, weekly, and monthly reports associated with the Office of Financial Aid involving but not limited to awarding, residency, unusual enrollment, and student semester enrollment. This role serves as a critical point of contact for providing accurate and timely information about financial aid policies and procedures to current and prospective students, their families, and other campus visitors through individual meetings and outreach. In addition to these duties, this position will also have specific programmatic responsibilities, which may include managing specialized aid programs, supporting compliance initiatives, or assisting with outreach events.
Minimum Education/Experience
Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

University Preferred Qualifications:

Graduation from a four-year college or university and two years of administrative or office management experience in the student services or related field; or equivalent.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Essential Job Duties
The primary purpose of the Financial Aid Counselor position is to manage daily, weekly, and monthly reports associated with the Office of Financial Aid involving but not limited to awarding, residency, unusual enrollment, and student semester enrollment. This role serves as a critical point of contact for providing accurate and timely information about financial aid policies and procedures to current and prospective students, their families, and other campus visitors through individual meetings and outreach. In addition to these duties, this position will also have specific programmatic responsibilities, which may include managing specialized aid programs, supporting compliance initiatives, or assisting with outreach events.
Other Work Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

  • Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in a higher education/student services setting, preferred Financial Aid.
  • Experience facilitating presentations and events for internal and external audiences, demonstrating strong public speaking and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Federal and State Financial Aid Regulations and policies.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • Ability to critically think and independently problem solve, while exercising professional judgement to escalate to management when necessary.
  • Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills as demonstrated by application materials, strong attention to details.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Demonstrate excellent organizational and analytical skills.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Work Location 104 Reese Bldg.
Posting date 05/28/2025
Closing date 06/04/2025
Proposed Hire Date 06/25/2025
Contact Information
Special Notes to Applicants

  • The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
  • The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
  • Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
  • Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.

  • UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).



  1. *
    How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

    • UNC Charlotte Website
    • HERC Job Board
    • Inside Higher Education
    • Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
    • Another Website
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • Other



  2. Where did you learn about this posting?

    (Open Ended Question)


  3. *
    Do you have previous professional experience in Higher Education as it relates to this position? If so, please explain your experience. (please ensure your skills and experience are reflected on your application and resume).

    (Open Ended Question)


  4. *
    Do you have a Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

    • Yes - Bachelor's degree or Higher
    • Yes - Associate'd degree with at least two years relative experience to the position
    • Yes - High School/GED with at least four years relative experience to the position
    • No


  5. *
    Do you have at least one year of experience working in Higher Education; preferably in Financial Aid?

    • Yes - Higher Education experience with at least one year of Financial Aid experience
    • Yes - Higher Education experience - other office experience
    • Yes - Other State, Not for Profit, Agency experience
    • No


  6. *
    Do you have professional knowledge of Federal and State Financial Aid Regulations and policies?

    • Yes - full working knowledge of Federal and State Financial Aid Regulations and policies.
    • Limited Knowledge of Federal and State Financial Aid Regulations and policies.
    • Personal knowledge of Federal and State Financial Aid Regulations and policies.
    • No knowledge of Federal and State Financial Aid Regulations and policies.




Applicant Documents
Required Documents

  1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
  3. Contact Information for References


Optional Documents

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