Senior Education Navigator & Financial Aid Leader

Pascua Yaqui Tribe; Guadalupe (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe seeks a Senior Education Assistance Specialist to provide financial aid counseling, academic guidance, and educational support to eligible students pursuing post-secondary education. This Senior role mentors staff, supports recruitment and outreach, and ensures program compliance within tribal policies.

Responsibilities include monitoring student progress, maintaining records, and coordinating with schools and community partners to promote education participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Public Administration or related field with two years’ experience in student services or financial aid.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
• This position may require evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with high schools, institutions, and stakeholders as the primary educational resource.
• Provide comprehensive financial aid counseling and assist students with tribal funding, grants, scholarships, and other programs.
• Monitor students’ academic progress and aid status; intervene where needed to support success.
• Assist with recruitment, retention, outreach, and program development initiatives.
• Develop and coordinate staff training, onboarding, policy updates, and compliance.
• Mentor team members on complex cases and processes.
• Coordinate departmental activities with educational institutions, government agencies, tribal departments, and community orgs.
• Maintain accurate student records, databases, and prepare reports and analyses.
• Serve as backup for audit-related functions and ensure compliance.
• Support program compliance and community outreach efforts.
• Conduct outreach visits to schools, colleges, and events to provide counseling and promotion.
• Plan workshops, orientations, college tours, and other activities.
• Identify process improvements and recommended enhancements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Public speaking

Writing skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Public Administration, or related field

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe seeks a Senior Education Assistance Specialist to provide financial aid counseling, academic guidance, and educational support to eligible students pursuing post-secondary education. This Senior role mentors staff, supports recruitment and outreach, and ensures program compliance within tribal policies.

Responsibilities include monitoring student progress, maintaining records, and coordinating with schools and community partners to promote education participation.