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California State University, Fresno · 8 hours ago

Financial Aid Counselor III

Fresno, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

California State University, Fresno is committed to educating and empowering students for success. The Financial Aid Counselor III role involves performing complex student services work related to financial aid programs, providing counseling and technical support, and maintaining knowledge of financial aid policies and regulations.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for recognizing specific financial aid program needs and developing approaches for possible implementation to meet those needs

Analyze, interpret and apply financial aid program rules and regulations

Responsible for the oversight, processing and reconciliation of a federal or state program(s)

Ability to reason logically; collect, compile, analyze and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentations based on this data

Advise students individually and in groups on routine matters where required

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, CSU administrators, student organizations, private and public agencies and others in committee work, and student advising and community contacts

Qualification

Financial aid knowledgeData analysisCounseling techniquesInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving

Required

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

Responsible for recognizing specific financial aid program needs and developing approaches for possible implementation to meet those needs

Analyze, interpret and apply financial aid program rules and regulations

Responsible for the oversight, processing and reconciliation of a federal or state program(s)

Ability to reason logically; collect, compile, analyze and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentations based on this data

Advise students individually and in groups on routine matters where required

Preferred

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

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