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*Financial Aid Counselor

Victoria, TX · On-site

$19.93 - $22.12/hr

Financial Aid Opening Date: 08/10/2026 Position Summary The Financial Aid Department is recruiting for one full time Financial Aid Counselor. Under the guidance of the Director of Financial Aid, this ...

Financial Aid Counselor

Beaumont, TX · On-site

$37K - $48K/yr

Non-Exempt Job Summary The Financial Aid Counselor provides comprehensive financial aid counseling and support to prospective and current students and their families. This position assists students ...

Financial Aid Advisor

Dallas, TX · On-site

$18.50 - $23.75/hr

Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) The Financial Aid Advisor plays a pivotal role in guiding students through the financial aid process, ensuring compliance with all applicable state, federal ...

Financial Aid Advisor

Dallas, TX · On-site

$18.50 - $23.75/hr

Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) The Financial Aid Advisor plays a pivotal role in guiding students through the financial aid process, ensuring compliance with all applicable state, federal ...

Financial Aid Advisor

Dallas, TX · On-site

$20 - $25.75/hr

Financial Aid Advisor Our client is seeking a motivated Financial Aid Advisor to join their team. About the Opportunity Our client, a mission-driven, not-for-profit institution with 12 ground ...

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Financial Aid Advisor

Houston, TX · On-site

$19.25 - $24.75/hr

The Financial Aid Advisor under the direction of the Director of Financial Aid provides exceptional financial aid counseling and support to prospective, current, and returning students. The Financial ...

Financial Aid Advisor

Houston, TX · On-site

$19.25 - $24.75/hr

The Financial Aid Advisor under the direction of the Director of Financial Aid provides exceptional financial aid counseling and support to prospective, current, and returning students. The Financial ...

Financial Aid Advisor

Houston, TX · On-site

$19.25 - $24.75/hr

The Financial Aid Advisor under the direction of the Director of Financial Aid provides exceptional financial aid counseling and support to prospective, current, and returning students. The Financial ...

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How much do aid jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for aid in Texas is $19.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.24 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an aid?

An aid is a person who provides assistance and support to others, often in various settings such as healthcare, education, or administration. Aids help by performing tasks like organizing, communicating, and caring for individuals, depending on their specific role and environment. They are essential for ensuring smooth operations and improving the well-being of those they assist. The title can refer to jobs like teacher's aide, nursing aide, or administrative aide.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an aid?

To thrive as an Aid, you generally need a high school diploma or equivalent, basic caregiving skills, and an understanding of safety protocols. Familiarity with medical terminology, patient mobility equipment, and electronic record systems is often required. Compassion, patience, and strong communication skills are crucial for building trust and supporting individuals effectively. These abilities ensure that Aids provide safe, attentive, and personalized care to those in need.

What are some common challenges an aid faces when supporting individuals with different needs?

Aids often encounter the challenge of adapting their communication and assistance methods to suit individuals with diverse physical, emotional, or cognitive needs. They must remain patient and flexible while managing time efficiently, especially when responsible for multiple clients or tasks. Building trust and rapport is essential, as is maintaining clear communication with supervisors, healthcare professionals, and family members to ensure the best care. Additionally, Aids need to be attentive to changes in their clients' conditions and ready to respond appropriately.

What is the difference between Aid vs Assistant?

AspectAidAssistant
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalentHigh school diploma; some roles may require additional certifications
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, community centersHospitals, clinics, administrative offices
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare, social servicesHealthcare, administrative, social services
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level healthcare support rolesLearning about support roles with more responsibilities

In summary, an Aid typically performs basic support tasks in healthcare or social services, often with minimal certifications. An Assistant usually has additional responsibilities and may require some certifications or experience. Both roles are essential in healthcare settings but differ in scope and complexity.

What are the most commonly searched types of Aid jobs in Texas?

The most popular types of Aid jobs in Texas are:

Infographic showing various Aid job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,866 per year, or $19.6 per hour.

*Financial Aid Counselor

Victoria College

Victoria, TX • On-site

$19.93 - $22.12/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

Salary: $19.93 - $22.12 Hourly
Location : Main Campus, 2200 E. Red River, Victoria, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 201400906
Division: Student Services
Department: Financial Aid
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Position Summary
The Financial Aid Department is recruiting for one full time Financial Aid Counselor. Under the guidance of the Director of Financial Aid, this position supports the day-to-day operations of the Office of Financial Aid by serving as the primary lead in the coordination of communication and student service efforts in the delivery of financial aid related information to prospective and current students, leading outreach, and providing excellent customer service to students for Victoria College. This position advises students and their families on matters concerning financial aid eligibility, cost of attendance, debt management, and financial literacy. This position conducts verifications, uses professional judgment on student requests and overrides, and reviews SAP and federal, state, and/or other aid eligibility.
Duties & Responsibilities
Guidance and Counseling
  • Meet with current and prospective students and parents to assist with understanding their financial aid options and eligibility. Utilize Banner, COD, NSLDS, FAFSA Partner Portal, and other online applications as needed to research and determine aid eligibility.
  • Counsel virtual or walk-in visitors, answering phone calls, emails and chats by providing information regarding federal, state institutional and departmental regulations covering all federal financial aid, scholarship information, account information, etc.
  • Provide excellent customer service by responding to student and parent email and/or phone inquiries in a timely manner to provide clarification on questions and documents needed.
  • Counsel students by explaining procedures required to complete all steps in the financial aid process, including completing the FAFSA, accepting loans, completing Entrance/Exit Counseling, signing the MPN, requesting SAP Appeals, etc.
  • Counsel students on Satisfactory Academic Progress and the appeal process. Assist with running the SAP processes in Banner after each semester.
  • On a rotating basis, serve as the front desk representative responsible for greeting walk-in students, addressing financial aid concerns and responding to student emails.
  • Identify the source of complex financial aid issues, determining the appropriate course of action to provide an effective solution, and ensuring follow-through to resolution in a timely manner.
  • Review and render a decision on requests for professional judgment relating to changes in FAFSA data elements, dependency override requests, and special circumstances.
Financial Literacy Outreach & Communications
  • Represent the department at special events such as high school college nights, orientations, financial aid workshops, etc. Present financial aid information to students, parents, high school guidance counselors, and college constituents.
  • Participates in public speaking engagements on campus, at college fairs, high schools, financial aid nights, community groups, and other similar forums.
  • Coordinates, develops, and implements communication and outreach campaigns designed to raise awareness of Financial Aid programs and services offered to students in collaboration with Victoria College's Marketing and Communication teams.
  • Collaborate with other departments across the college in committees, meetings, and efforts to better serve our students as needed.
  • Co-leads in the development of the financial aid outreach program to include scheduling seminars and workshops, facilities, presenters, and promoting of the events.
  • Co-leads in the preparation of and presents information regarding financial aid opportunities for various campus groups, high school students and parents at meetings, group discussions, and recruitment sessions
Financial Aid Data Analytics, Reporting, Compliance, and Technical Support
  • Assist in financial aid processing by evaluating financial aid applications, perform verifications, and award financial aid based on federal and state regulations as well as institutional policies. Maintains meticulous accuracy and thoroughness in aid file documentation
  • Collects and analyzes financial data on students to determine aid eligibility and make awards within federal, state, institutional, and/or donor guidelines. Performs the CPOS process each day and analyzes data. Processes V4 verification (Reporting Identity Verification Results & HS Completion)
  • Analyzes various system generated reports such as grades and enrollment status or awards status to verify continued compliance and eligibility of students receiving aid under federal and institutional guidelines
  • Assists with the management of the financial aid software system. Enters into and retrieves data from variety of software programs (financial aid, student services, Department of Education, etc.) Examples include but not limited to: Loading and processing Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) data from the Department of Education.
  • Review and process disbursements for funds, complete transfer monitoring, and review students who have other credentials for accuracy.
  • Participates in professional development activities to include researching and reading applicable literature, participating in applicable webinars and attending relevant conference/seminars in order to remain current on all Financial Aid state and federal rules, regulations and key mission critical updates.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Financial Aid
*This position accesses student records and will follow all FERPA guidelines.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required or five years similar work experience in lieu of degree.
  • Three years' experience in Higher Ed Financial Aid, a financial institution, and/or a related transferrable skill set preferred.
  • Strong analytical and computer proficiency skills are necessary. Experience with Ellucian Banner system and/or CRMs preferred.
  • Knowledge of and/or experience working with federal and state financial aid programs and regulations preferred.
  • Required skills to multi-task in a high-stress environment.
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and make sound judgments
  • Ability to analyze, interpret and apply complicated and detailed federal and state regulations
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and public speaking skills
  • Ability to counsel and handle difficult situations with confidentiality, sensitivity, and responsiveness to student needs.
  • Strong ability to take initiative and follow through to completion all assignments and projects in a timely manner with demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, and collaborate professionally among staff and management.
  • Commitment to college's goal of providing excellent service to all students and fellow staff members

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle controls, key pads, etc. Will be required to sit and reach with hands and arms as well as, sit, stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds while loading office supplies and paper. Occasionally, position will include physical duties such as: extensive walking, standing, climbing stairs, and carrying boxes of documents weighing up to 25 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, some color vision, and the ability to adjust focus from documents to computer screen. Hearing of light to moderate sound is required by this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The following benefits apply to all full-time positions scheduled to work 30 hours or more each week. These full-time positions are also eligible to participate in our TRS retirement plan.
Victoria College offers an excellent benefit package for eligible employees that includes group insurance as well as a generous amount of paid time off:
Group Insurance
Health insurance
  • Full-time employees: 100% VC paid; employee pays 50% for dependents
  • Coverage for the new employee/dependents is effective on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting period

Optional benefits - available at group rates
  • Coverage for the new employee/dependents is effective on the 1st of the month following hire date
    • Flexible Spending Accounts - health and dependent care
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Term Life
    • Short and long-term disability
    • Accidental death & dismemberment
    • As an added benefit, Victoria College issues a credit of up to $30 each month to full-time employees to help offset the cost of premiums
Supplemental benefits - offered through Globe Life
Retirement
Participation in the Teacher Retirement System is mandatory (ORP option for eligible employees)
  • Currently, the employee contribution is 8.25%. The state and Victoria College, together, contribute 8.25%
  • Social security is deducted each pay period
  • Payroll deduction for 403-b and 457 deferred compensation plans are available
Other Benefits
  • Workers compensation insurance
  • Direct payroll deposit
  • Tuition waiver for benefits eligible employees and their dependents through age 25
  • Use of the Sports Center which includes treadmills, rowing machines, exercise classes, etc.
  • Technology training
Paid Time Off
  • Vacation for eligible employees (does not apply to faculty positions). Effective 90 days after start date
    • Full-time employees: 80 hours up to 10 years of service then 120 hours for 10+ years of service
  • Sick leave
    • Full-time employees: accrues at 8 hours each month
  • Developmental and professional leave
  • One week at Thanksgiving
  • Two weeks for Winter Break
  • One week for Spring Break
  • Regular holidays
    • Labor Day
    • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
    • Good Friday
    • Memorial Day
    • Juneteenth
    • Independence Day
  • Non-faculty employees get Fridays off during the summer

Note: Applicants who travel over 200 miles round trip will be reimbursed up to $500 for travel expenses according to the travel reimbursement procedure. However, applicants who decline employment offers will not be reimbursed. Travel reimbursements are not processed until after all interviews have concluded and an offer of employment has been extended to and accepted by the candidate selected for hire.