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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo · 1 day ago

Financial Aid Advisor - Strategic Enrollment Management

San Luis Obispo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$54K/yr - $58K/yr

1+ years exp

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a nationally-ranked public university known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. The Financial Aid Advisor serves as the initial contact for students and families regarding financial aid inquiries, ensuring the accuracy of awards and disbursement of financial aid.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as the initial contact via phone, in-person and via email correspondence for current and prospective students and their families as well as general public inquiries

Document in-take and complete necessary reviews of financial aid files to ensure accuracy of awards and disbursement of financial aid

Qualification

Behavioral sciencesAdvising skillsResearch techniquesInterview techniquesPublic administrationBusiness administrationDiversity interactionOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

General knowledge of research and interview techniques, including the ability to obtain factual information through interviews

General knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior

Ability to advise students individually and in groups on routine matters

Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage a caseload and set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines

Ability to successfully interact with a diverse student population and to assess student needs

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

One year of experience in professional Student Services work at the entry trainee level

Equivalent amounts of graduate level job-related education may be substituted for the required 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