Part-Time Financial Aid Counselor: Help Students Thrive

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly); San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo is seeking a Part-Time, 6-Month Financial Aid Assistant to support the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. Reporting to the Associate Director, you will help retain and graduate students by coordinating grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships, and by monitoring students’ financial eligibility.

This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to interpret program rules.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of financial aid practices and regulations.
• Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and data handling skills.

Responsibilities

• No explicit responsibilities listed in job spec.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Regulatory interpretation

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo is seeking a Part-Time, 6-Month Financial Aid Assistant to support the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. Reporting to the Associate Director, you will help retain and graduate students by coordinating grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships, and by monitoring students’ financial eligibility.

This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to interpret program rules.