Temporary Financial Aid Advisor

Bastyr University; Kenmore (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave accruals

Job summary

Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA seeks a qualified individual to manage student employment programs and provide financial aid advising. The role demands strong customer service and regulatory knowledge while ensuring compliance for student success.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree, coupled with 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial aid or student employment. This hybrid position requires on-site work three days per week and offers sick leave for all eligible employees.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in financial aid, student employment, or related field.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with data reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for students regarding employment programs.
• Counsel students on financial aid processes and policies.
• Administer federal, state, and institutional work study programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Assist with audits and financial aid processing.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of financial aid regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Financial aid systems

Job description

Job Summary

This role serves as a primary point of contact for students while overseeing student employment programs. The position combines financial aid advising responsibilities with coordination of federal, state, and institutional work study programs. The role requires strong customer service, regulatory knowledge, and operational oversight to ensure compliance and student success. It is a hybrid position, on-site 3 days per week.

Student Advising & Financial Aid

• Counsel students and families on financial aid processes, policies, and eligibility.
• Review applications, perform verification, and determine eligibility for aid.
• Award federal, state, and institutional financial aid.
• Resolve disbursement issues and coordinate with Student Accounts.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for compliance and audits.

Work Study & Student Employment

• Administer federal, state, and institutional work study programs.
• Coordinate job postings, hiring, payroll, and timesheets.
• Monitor student eligibility and fund usage.
• Develop new on-campus and off-campus employment opportunities.
• Complete reconciliation, reporting, and FISAP work study components.

Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.
• Utilize systems such as COD, NSLDS, EDConnect, and institutional databases.
• Assist with audits, reporting, and financial aid processing.
• Provide presentations and support enrollment initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial aid, student employment, or related field.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with financial aid systems and data reporting preferred.

Benefits

All employees (including students, temporary, and sub‑on‑call) who are not full benefit eligible will receive sick leave accruals. For more details, visit our benefits page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bastyr University does not discriminate against any person in matters of employment, application for employment, student or applicant for admission, or participation in our programs or benefits on the basis of ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, religion, sex, ethnic or national origin, age (40 and above), disability, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, veteran or military status or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law. Our programs, services and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities. All applicants must prove authorization to work in the United States at the time of a position offer. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. For special assistance or accommodation, applicants may contact Human Resources at (425) 602‑3087 or [e-mail].