Financial Aid Counselor: Empower Student Access

adams.edu; Alamosa (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to guide students through the FAFSA, need analysis, packaging, verification and disbursement.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Financial Aid, you will engage first-generation students and other populations, collaborate with campus partners, and maintain accurate student records in Workday while supporting federal systems reconciliation.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent college credit with 1–2 years of experience in financial aid, student services, or customer-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Guide students and families across Colorado's San Luis Valley and beyond through the financial aid lifecycle—from FAFSA to need analysis, packaging, verification, and disbursement.
• Evaluate special-circumstance requests and resolve verification requirements.
• Conduct FAFSA workshops and campus orientations for diverse populations, including first-generation students and Prison Education Program.
• Maintain accurate student records in Workday and support federal systems reconciliation.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Workday

Student services

Discretion with confidential data

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to guide students through the FAFSA, need analysis, packaging, verification and disbursement.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Financial Aid, you will engage first-generation students and other populations, collaborate with campus partners, and maintain accurate student records in Workday while supporting federal systems reconciliation.