Financial Aid Officer

About the role

The Financial Aid Officer plays a critical, student-centered role in advancing the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay’s mission to provide access to high-quality education and empower student success. This position evaluates and verifies financial aid applications, supports accurate reporting, and awards federal, state, university, and external financial aid and scholarships with precision and care.

Responsibilities

• Trips processes or applications if issues arise
• Aids 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
• Hires, trains, and supervises student employees
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Associates Degree with 2 years of experience working in a higher education environment by start date
• Preferred: 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 etc.), Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong, Oneida, or Somali

Qualifications

• Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated integrity and strong leadership
• The willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• Health insurance options
• Dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D and Accident insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
• 403(b) and Deferred Compensation
• Paid leave benefits including 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave
• Vacation benefits depending on years of service and employment type

Pay

Minimum compensation of $46,000. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Schedule

Some travel may be required for necessary meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. Occasional evening/weekend work may be required and will be assigned by the supervisor as needed. This position may have the option to work on-campus or a hybrid schedule, subject to approved telecommuting request. The home campus of this position is Green Bay and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to travel to or work at the Marinette, Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus, based on operational needs.