Impactful Financial Aid Counselor | Shape Student Futures

AIRUM; Alamosa (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado, seeks a Financial Aid Counselor to guide students through the financial aid lifecycle, from FAFSA to disbursement, serving diverse communities in the San Luis Valley.

You will manage an alpha-based caseload, assist with verifications, conduct FAFSA workshops, and maintain student records in Workday, with a salary range of $35,568–$42,700 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent; 1–2 years in financial aid or related fields.
• Strong organizational skills and discretion with confidential student information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Workday.

Responsibilities

• Guide student success through FAFSA completion, packaging, verification, and disbursement.
• Evaluate special-circumstance requests and resolve verification requirements.
• Conduct FAFSA workshops and campus orientations; support special populations.
• Maintain accurate student records in Workday and assist with federal systems reconciliation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Workday

Customer service

Communication

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

NSLDS

COD

CPS

Web-based systems

Job description

Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado, seeks a Financial Aid Counselor to guide students through the financial aid lifecycle, from FAFSA to disbursement, serving diverse communities in the San Luis Valley.

You will manage an alpha-based caseload, assist with verifications, conduct FAFSA workshops, and maintain student records in Workday, with a salary range of $35,568–$42,700 and a comprehensive benefits package.