Remote-Eligible Financial Aid Counselor

California Polytechnic State University; San Luis Obispo (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,391 - 44,124; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommute eligible

Job summary

Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA seeks a part-time Financial Aid Assistant to support students in need of financial aid and services. The role involves coordinating grants, loans, work-study and scholarships, while monitoring eligibility under state and federal rules.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Aid, you will help ensure accurate processing of aid programs and compliance with regulations. Split on-site and telecommute duties are possible, with a 6-month temporary appointment.

Qualifications

• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with tact in sensitive financial matters.
• Ability to collect, compile, analyze, and evaluate data for presentations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Financial Aid in retaining and graduating students needing aid.
• Provide information on grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
• Monitor students' financial eligibility per federal/state regulations.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Two years professional experience

Job description

Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA seeks a part-time Financial Aid Assistant to support students in need of financial aid and services. The role involves coordinating grants, loans, work-study and scholarships, while monitoring eligibility under state and federal rules.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Aid, you will help ensure accurate processing of aid programs and compliance with regulations. Split on-site and telecommute duties are possible, with a 6-month temporary appointment.