Impactful Financial Aid Advisor - On-Site, Full-Time

CSUMB; Seaside (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Monterey Bay is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to support students and families with federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs. The role includes evaluating eligibility, explaining the aid award process, and ensuring timely, accurate operations across the Financial Aid Office.

Responsibilities include independent counseling for prospective, current, and alumni students, interacting with internal departments, and delivering presentations to groups

Qualifications

• Education 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 may substitute for some education.
• Additional specialized experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates information from financial aid applicants to determine eligibility for specific types of assistance using Federal, State and Institutional standards.
• Explains the financial aid award cycle and communicates with students and parents; ensures completeness, accuracy and timeliness of operations.
• Provides independent financial aid counseling to prospective, current, and alumni students and families via email, phone, and in-person appointments; coordinates with campus departments.
• Develops and conducts financial aid presentations for on-campus and off-campus audiences, including weekends.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Decision making

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

California State University, Monterey Bay is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to support students and families with federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs. The role includes evaluating eligibility, explaining the aid award process, and ensuring timely, accurate operations across the Financial Aid Office.

Responsibilities include independent counseling for prospective, current, and alumni students, interacting with internal departments, and delivering presentations to groups