California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo · 3 months ago
Financial Aid Counselor - Solano Campus
San Luis Obispo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$61K/yr - $67K/yr
2+ years expCalifornia Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a nationally-ranked public university known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. The Financial Aid Counselor position supports the university's efforts to retain and graduate students by providing financial aid and support services, ensuring compliance with regulations and eligibility requirements.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide a comprehensive program of financial aid and support services to students
Determine eligibility for and award federal, state, institutional and private grants, scholarships, and work and loan programs
Monitor students' financial eligibility in accordance with state and federal regulations
Communicate with students regarding sensitive and confidential financial matters
Collect, compile, analyze, and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentations based on these data
Qualification
Required
Working knowledge of the practices, procedures and activities of the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office or the ability to rapidly acquire that knowledge
Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to take initiative, set priorities, and work independently utilizing resources and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations
Excellent oral and written communication skills, active listening skills, and emotional intelligence necessary to communicate with tact and diplomacy regarding sensitive and confidential financial matters
Ability to collect, compile, analyze, and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentations based on these data
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job-related field
Two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field
A master's degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience
Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the required knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
Retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System
Educational benefits for eligible employees
Company
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Founded in 1901, California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is one of five comprehensive polytechnic universities in the U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christina Diaz
Executive Assistant, Office of the Vice President, University Development & Foundation CEO
Megan Miyamoto
Chief Marketing Officer of the Cal Poly Marching Band
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