Impactful Financial Aid Counselor & Program Coordinator

Opt For Healthy Living; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition fee waiver

Job summary

California State University, Chico is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor/Program Coordinator to advise students on complex financial aid matters. The role emphasizes independent counseling, group sessions, and integrated student services across departments.

Ideal candidates will have a four-year degree, three years of related experience, and the ability to apply professional judgment as a Financial Aid Administrator while supporting a diverse campus community.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Three years of full-time professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field; Master’s degree may substitute for one year.
• Experience with outreach presentations to diverse audiences and working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and advise a diverse student population on complex federal, state, and institutional financial aid matters.
• Provide individual and group advisement using an integrated student services model.
• Develop creative solutions and coordinate actions across organizational lines.
• Exercise professional judgment as a Financial Aid Administrator.
• Plan and implement program improvements to meet student needs.

Skills

Bilingual skills

Outreach presentations

Academic setting experience

Education

Four-year college degree (behavioral sciences / public or business administration)

Master’s degree can substitute for one year of experience

Job description

California State University, Chico is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor/Program Coordinator to advise students on complex financial aid matters. The role emphasizes independent counseling, group sessions, and integrated student services across departments.

Ideal candidates will have a four-year degree, three years of related experience, and the ability to apply professional judgment as a Financial Aid Administrator while supporting a diverse campus community.