Financial Aid Counselor – Retention & Outreach

Responsibilities: Counsels and advises students and parents on eligibility for various financial aid programs and alternative ways of financing college through various communication methods; responsible for the customer service functions within the office, serves as the liaison to Admissions to assist with visit and outreach events; assists in retention efforts with offices across campus; and organizes and participates in financial aid outreach functions.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; at least one year of experience counseling students in higher education; and evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills including public speaking experience required. Bilingual speaking skills preferred. Student experience will be considered.

Application Instructions: All application materials received by July 7, 2025, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.
 
The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 7/7/2025 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.