Financial Aid Officer (1 Year Temporary)

This is a full-time, one-year temporary position with a home campus of Green Bay. The successful candidate may occasionally be required to travel to or work at the Marinette, Sheboygan, or Manitowoc campuses based on operational needs. This position may have the option to work on-campus or a hybrid schedule, subject to an approved telecommuting request.

About the Role

This position will serve multiple roles within the Financial Aid Office, including file review and verification, working with students and/or families, and presenting on financial aid at various on- or off-campus events. Duties include awarding Title IV and State funds, as well as processing University and external scholarships. Accuracy and attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

• Audits financial aid applications for awarding financial aid to qualifying students according to established policies and in compliance with federal and state regulations
• Awards financial aid to qualifying students
• Triages processes or applications if issues arise
• Assists in collecting, preparing, and analyzing financial aid data for stakeholders
• Serves as a point of contact to third-party stakeholders about financial aid information and processes
• May hire, train, and supervise student employees

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s Degree with 2 years of experience working in a higher education environment at time of application

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of direct Student Services experience in a University setting
• Experience with an integrated student information system (PeopleSoft preferred)
• Experience working with desktop hardware and standard business software programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams)
• Knowledge of various financial aid programs managed by the Financial Aid Office (e.g., federal and state aid programs, Veterans benefits, scholarships)
• Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong, Oneida, or Somali

Pay

Compensation range of $46,000 - $48,000. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Schedule

Start Date: November 2, 2026
End Date: November 3, 2027

Benefits

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package, including:

• Health insurance options with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family
• Dental and vision insurance
• Several life insurance and AD&D/Accident insurance options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) with immediate employer contributions; employees are fully vested after 5 years of service
• Supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation
• Paid leave benefits, including 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday, 96–130 hours of sick leave annually, and paid parental leave
• 13–27 days of vacation annually, depending on years of service and employment type