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California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) · 5 months ago

Financial Aid Counselor - Strategic Enrollment Management

San Luis Obispo, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$61K/yr - $67K/yr

2+ years exp

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is a nationally-ranked public university known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. They are seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to assist in retaining and graduating students needing financial assistance through a comprehensive program of financial aid and support services, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist the university in retaining and graduating students needing financial assistance through a comprehensive program of financial aid and support services

Utilize a proactive approach to meet and monitor students' financial eligibility

Determine eligibility for and award federal, state, institutional and private grants, scholarships, and work and loan programs

Adhere to regulatory requirements as outlined in federal and state regulations as well as donor and institutional policies

Provide appropriate financial aid based on federal and state parameters and in keeping with CSU and Cal Poly institutional policies

Qualification

Financial Aid knowledgeData analysisTime managementCommunication skillsEmotional intelligenceProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills

Required

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 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

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job-related field

Two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field

A master's degree in a job-related field may be substituted for one year of the professional experience

Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the required knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance

Retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System

Educational benefits for eligible employees

Company

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)

Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university, with approximately 17,500 undergraduate, 120 post-baccalaureate, and 900 graduate students.

Founded in 1901

San Luis Obispo, California, USA

1001-5000 employees