Financial Aid Counselor
Financial Aid Counselor
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$ 66480 - 94716
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Job Description
Job Summary
Reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships this position assists the university in retaining and graduating students needing financial assistance through a comprehensive program of financial aid and support services. Financial Aid program offerings include grants loans work-study opportunities and scholarships. In accordance with state and federal regulations a proactive approach will be used to meet and monitor students financial eligibility.
Department Summary
The Financial Aid Office is responsible for the determination of eligibility for and awarding of federal state institutional and private grants scholarships and work and loan programs in excess of $150M annually to over 13000 eligible students. The office is responsible for adhering to the regulatory requirements as outlined in federal and state regulations as well as donor and institutional policies and for assuring compliance by the University. The Offices primary function is to provide appropriate financial aid based on federal and state parameters and in keeping with CSU and Cal Poly institutional policies.
Key Qualifications
- Working knowledge of the practices procedures and activities of the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office or the ability to rapidly acquire that knowledge.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to take initiative set priorities and work independently utilizing resources and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions.
- Ability to interpret and apply program rules and regulations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills active listening skills and emotional intelligence necessary to communicate with tact and diplomacy regarding sensitive and confidential financial matters.
- Ability to collect compile analyze and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentations based on these data.
- Ability to counsel students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters where required.
Education and Experience
Salary and Benefits
Anticipated Hiring Range: $69000 - $79000 Per Year
Classification Range: $66480 - $94716 Per Year
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience skills knowledge abilities education licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position based on internal equity budget and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program including health dental and vision insurance retirement participation in the Public Employees Retirement System and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.
Cal Poly
Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo California and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering agriculture science business humanities and the built environment. Cal Polys hands-on philosophy small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities California and the world. For more information visit .
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
This position is open and available to all regardless of race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.
Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives beliefs and identities committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue mutual respect and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs student organizations and activities faculty initiatives and community partnerships we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development faculty and staff training student mentorship and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly excellence is built on merit talent diversity accessibility and equal opportunity for all.
Supplemental Information
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSUemployee who was conditionally offered the position.
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
Employment Type
Full-Time
