1

Aid Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Financial Aid Advisor

Houston, TX · On-site

$19.25 - $24.75/hr

Financial Aid Advisor - Lincoln Tech - Houston, TX campus We're looking for an experienced financial aid professional who understands the unique needs of career-focused students pursuing skilled ...

*Director of Financial Aid

Victoria, TX · On-site

$5.3K - $5.9K/mo

Financial Aid Opening Date: 07/27/2026 Position Summary Student Services is recruiting for a full time Director of Financial Aid to work in the Financial Aid Department. This position is responsible ...

Financial Aid Advisor II

Commerce, TX

$18.75 - $24.25/hr

Job Title Financial Aid Advisor II Agency East Texas A&M University Department Financial Aid Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Commerce, Texas Job Type Staff INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

Financial Aid Advisor II

Commerce, TX · On-site

$18.75 - $24.25/hr

Job Title Financial Aid Advisor II Agency East Texas A&M University Department Financial Aid Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Commerce, Texas Job Type Staff INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

Showing results 41-60

Aid information

See Texas salary details

$13

$19

$24

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.

$37K - $49K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago


Job description

Position Information
Job Title Financial Aid Specialist II Position Summary
The Financial Aid Specialist II serves as the main point of contact for document intake, resolving financial aid questions, explaining students' awards, responding to email solicitations to the Financial Aid Office mailbox, assisting with all student orientations, FAFSA presentations, and assisting with all other tasks assigned. This position requires a person who is accustomed to working in a high-volume work environment, coupled with a lot of detailed work. The individual must be able to demonstrate that they are able to follow directions and work independently. Accuracy is a key component in this position, coupled with attention to detail. Applicant cannot be in default on any Federal Student Loans.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Answering telephone calls from students, staff, and potential donors to the University.
- First point of contact for all potential financial aid recipients.
- Provide frontline solutions for students, staff, and potential donors to the University.
- Direct students, staff, and potential donors how to apply for Federal Financial Aid, State Aid, State Aid, and Institutional Aid with TXWES.
- Responds to email solicitations received in the Financial Aid mail electronic mailbox in a reasonable amount of time.
- Assesses, when to forward the correspondence on to other staff, when required.
- Responsible for the intake and scanning of all financial aid documents.
- Must ensure that documents are screened for accuracy prior to scanning.
- Must be able to keep up with scanning of document during peak processing time.
- Assist with scheduling Financial Aid Meetings, ordering supplies for the office, proof-reading new materials, and other miscellaneous office duties assigned by the Director of Financial Aid or Associate Director of Financial Aid.
- Participate in Financial Aid Orientations with Financial Aid Advisors.
- Assist with FAFSA presentations to students, staff, and potential donors.
- Assist with High School Nights and screening of Scholarships.
- Assist the Associate Director of Financial Aid with modification of forms.
- Responsible for ensuring that the Financial Aid Office has new material ordered for sending out the New Year Awards, as well as keeping the office on track for a successful launch for the New Year.
- Responsible for ensuring that The Financial Aid Office does not overspend their assigned budget, as well as keeping the office in line with State and Federal deadlines.
- Serve as the backup for Document Processing of incoming ISIRs.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Financial Aid or Associate Director of Financial Aid.
Education, Certifications and/or Licenses
Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree and two years of relevant work experience
Preferred Qualifications: Associate's degree and three years of progressively responsible work experience; two of which are in student financial aid or a related field work experience. Additional education may be substituted for work experience.
Experience
Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree and two years of relevant work experience
Preferred Qualifications: Associate's degree and three years of progressively responsible work experience; two of which are in student financial aid or a related filed work experience. Additional education may be substituted for work experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to independently perform all of the duties of the position efficiently and effectively.
- Ability to work in a high traffic area and be able to keep a professional demeanor at all times.
- Excellent skills in customer service experience with students, faculty, and staff.
- Ability to perform assigned tasks independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to perform basic accounting, data entry, 10-key, program and/or statistical analysis, file maintenance, record keeping and report writing duties.
- Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
- Ability to operate general office equipment including computers, word processing, spreadsheet and database applications used at the college.
- Ability to impart technical and detailed information through one-on-one or group presentations.
- Ability to communicate both formally and informally with a wide range of contacts both inside and outside the college setting.
- Ability to learn and use the Ellucian Database. Texas Wesleyan University uses Colleague.
- Knowledge of Federal Databases (COD, NSLDS, and CPS) are preferred.
- Knowledge of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Knowledge of and the ability to support and adhere to University and office policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, including filing procedures.
- Ability to schedule and coordinate appointments.
- Demonstrated proficiency with a desktop computer as well as an integrated computer system.
- Demonstrated proficiency with current word processing, e-mail and spreadsheet software programs.
- Ability to be discrete in handling confidential matters, while complying with FERPA & privacy regulations.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2016AS1019P Posting Open Date 04/13/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Posting Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Thank you for your interest in this position. The screening and selection process is currently underway and will continue until a successful candidate is chosen. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.