Impactful Financial Aid Counselor & Program Lead

California State University, Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Waiver

EAP

Wellness programs

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach seeks a Financial Aid Counselor/Program Coordinator to support administration of financial aid programs and ensure timely delivery of funds to students. The role provides leadership over a specialty area, adjudicates appeals, and trains staff.

The position emphasizes equity, student-centered service, and collaboration across Enrollment Services. Requires a bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience in student services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in student services.
• Strong counseling and outreach skills.
• Knowledge of federal/state regulations related to financial aid.

Responsibilities

• Counseling and Outreach: provide a broad range of student and family-facing financial aid services.
• Processing, Evaluation, Program Oversight: lead and manage a programmatic area and adjudicate complex cases.
• Knowledge, Learning & Compliance: stay current with regulations and contribute to program improvements.

Skills

Counseling

Outreach

Financial aid knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

California State University, Long Beach seeks a Financial Aid Counselor/Program Coordinator to support administration of financial aid programs and ensure timely delivery of funds to students. The role provides leadership over a specialty area, adjudicates appeals, and trains staff.

The position emphasizes equity, student-centered service, and collaboration across Enrollment Services. Requires a bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience in student services.