Universities of Wisconsin

Financial Aid Officer

Universities of Wisconsin

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Green Bay • Wisconsin • United States

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Salary

💰 $46,000 per year

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.
  • By ensuring compliance, accuracy, and equitable distribution of funds, the Financial Aid Officer directly supports UW‑Green Bay’s strategic priorities of access, student success, and inclusive excellence—helping learners from all backgrounds move confidently toward their educational goals.
  • Serving in multiple capacities within the Financial Aid Office, the Financial Aid Officer collaborates with students and families, presents financial aid information at on- and off‑campus events, and helps triage financial aid processes to ensure timely, responsive service.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or Associates Degree with 2 years of experience working in a higher education environment
  • 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.
Benefits
  • several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family.
  • dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
  • participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.
  • supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
  • eligibility for several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%.
  • 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave.
  • earning 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.
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