Highlights
Financial Aid Counseling & Packaging: Student Assessment: Interview prospective, current, and re-enrolling students to assess financial needs and determine eligibility for federal, state, and institutional aid programs. In this role, you will empower adult learners to achieve their educational goals by providing transparent financial counseling, facilitating Title IV aid packaging, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Houston, TX |
| Industry | Education |
| Salary | $20.80–$24.96 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1972 |
| Website | https://jobs.pmi.edu/ |
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Aug 28, 2026 3:58pm
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Houston, Texas
Student Financial Aid Officer Location: Houston, TX (Houston Campus) | On-Site Type: Full-Time Compensation: $20.80 - $24.96 per hour
Student Financial Aid Officer
Location: Houston, TX (Houston Campus) | On-Site
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $20.80 - $24.96 per hour
Position Summary
The Student Finance Officer plays a pivotal role at our Houston campus, serving as a dedicated resource for students navigating the complexities of financial assistance. In this role, you will empower adult learners to achieve their educational goals by providing transparent financial counseling, facilitating Title IV aid packaging, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Aid Counseling & Packaging:
Student Assessment: Interview prospective, current, and re-enrolling students to assess financial needs and determine eligibility for federal, state, and institutional aid programs.
Forms & Application Guidance: Assist students and families in completing financial aid applications (FAFSA), verification worksheets, loan documents, and agency funding forms.
Payment Planning: Establish and manage structured private-pay plans for students with out-of-pocket tuition balances, documenting institutional financial arrangements accurately.
Veterans Benefits: Counsel veteran students and ensure complete compliance with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and State Approving Agency (SAA) guidelines.
Verification, Auditing & Data Management:
ISIR Management & Verification: Track Institutional Student Information Records (ISIRs) for current and prospective students, completing full file verification on all selected records.
File Auditing: Audit packaged student files prior to start dates to ensure all award letters, verification documents, proof of eligibility, and audit forms are complete and compliant.
System Data Entry: Accurately enter and update financial aid data in the student information system, including packaging dates, Pell/SEOG disbursements, loan statuses, and agency funding approvals.
Eligibility Documentation: Verify and collect required documentation for eligible non-citizenship status, default resolution, and Pell overpayment clearances.
Student Accounts & Campus Collaboration:
Repayment Outreach: Contact former students with outstanding balances to set up manageable repayment plans.
Admissions Partnering: Coordinate daily with Admissions teams regarding financial aid appointment schedules, no-shows, and rescheduled appointments.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in financial aid, student accounts, banking, or customer service-intensive operations.
System Access: Must be eligible to maintain unencumbered access to U.S. Department of Education (DOE) systems (NSLDS, COD, FSA).
Technical Proficiency: Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, video-conferencing tools, and database management applications.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with a student-focused service mindset.
Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of training, education, or relevant experience that meets the position requirements will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Three (3) or more years of direct Title IV higher education financial aid packaging and verification experience.
Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits
Hiring Range: $20.80 to $24.96 per hour.
Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)-become a stakeholder in our 100% employee-owned company.
Retirement: 401(k) Plan with employer matching options.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, plus a Health & Wellness Program and EAP.
Time Off & Growth: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Tuition Reimbursement opportunities.
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About Company
Pima Medical Institute started changing lives in 1972 when Richard Luebke Sr. and his wife, JoAnn, brought to life their dream of providing quality medical career education. They opened the first campus in Tucson, Arizona, preparing students to become nursing assistants. Eventually Richard Luebke Jr. and Mark Luebke took the helm, introducing more programs and opening additional campus locations to meet the country’s growing demand for quality healthcare professionals.
In 2015, Fred Freedman became Pima Medical’s President and Chief Executive Officer after serving the college as Chief Operating Officer. He has been with Pima Medical since June of 2000. He’s leading Pima Medical into the future, with growth, innovation and a keen eye on what healthcare providers need in great employees. We encourage you to become part of the Pima Medical Institute family, where you can help make a difference in the lives of our students today and educate future professionals.
As our community of students continues to grow, so does our community of talented staff. We truly believe that our people are the heart of our organization, and as we grow, we continue to hold ourselves accountable to the values that support those people.