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Western University of Health Sciences · 1 day ago

Financial Aid Counselor

Pomona, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$70K/yr - $70K/yr

2+ years exp

Western University of Health Sciences is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to provide individualized counseling and support to graduate professional students regarding financial aid programs. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, completing federal verification processes, and assisting students with financial decisions.

Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Dr. Tanesha Price Wells

Responsibilities

Provide individualized counseling and support to graduate professional students regarding financial aid programs, including federal and private loans, scholarships, Federal Work-Study (FWS), and budgeting strategies

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations

Complete federal verification processes

Serve as a trusted resource for students navigating complex financial decisions

Qualification

Financial aid administrationFederal verificationTitle IV programsStudent information systemsR2T4 processingEmpathyCommitment to equityCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in related field

Minimum 2–3 years of professional financial aid experience, preferably with graduate/professional students

Strong counseling and communication skills

Knowledge of federal verification, Title IV programs, and private loan processes

Ability to balance compliance with compassionate advising

Passion for supporting graduate professional students

Commitment to equity, access, and student success

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with students, staff, and faculty

Good computer skills enabling employees to utilize various web editing tools and setting up documents in Word, Excel, Outlook, and any other software programs required for this position

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism

Preferred

Proficiency with student information systems (Ellucian Banner preferred)

Prior experience managing Federal Work Study program

Prior experience calculating and processing R2T4

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to effectively interact with administration, faculty, students, staff, and outside contacts

Familiar with People Admin

Company

Western University of Health Sciences

WesternU is a private, non-profit, graduate school for the health professions.

Founded in 1977

Pomona, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.westernu.edu/

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