Financial Aid Counselor II - Financial Aid and Scholarships

About the role

Position Announcement At Utah Valley University, you'll play a vital role in helping students access the financial resources they need to achieve their educational goals. This position offers the opportunity to lead and manage key federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid programs while ensuring compliance with complex regulations and policies. Your work will directly impact students' ability to enroll, persist, and succeed by providing responsible stewardship of financial aid resources and ensuring timely, accurate support throughout the aid process. This role combines leadership, analytical problem-solving, regulatory expertise, and student-focused service in a dynamic higher education environment. You'll collaborate with colleagues across campus, make meaningful decisions that affect students' educational opportunities, and develop specialized knowledge of federal financial aid programs and compliance requirements. From administering aid programs and reviewing eligibility to guiding students and families through financial aid processes, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting difference while contributing to UVU's commitment to student success, operational excellence, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Works with a team of Counselor II's processing and updating student accounts in regard to Return of Title IV Funds and overseeing federal and other financial aid programs, such as Direct Loans