The California State University · 5 hours ago
Financial Aid Counselor - Solano Campus
Vallejo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$61K/yr - $67K/yr
2+ years expThe California State University is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor at the Cal Poly Solano Campus in Vallejo, California. This role supports the university's efforts to retain and graduate students by providing comprehensive financial aid and support services, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide a comprehensive program of financial aid and support services to students
Determine eligibility for and award federal, state, institutional and private grants, scholarships, and work and loan programs
Utilize a proactive approach to meet and monitor students' financial eligibility
Interpret and apply program rules and regulations
Collect, compile, analyze, and evaluate data and make presentations based on these data
Qualification
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
The California State University
The California State University is the largest system of four-year higher education in the country, with 22 campuses, 56,000 faculty and staff and more than 450,000 students.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.85MKey Investors
DensoNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)Dale Carlsen
2024-10-30Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
2018-10-26Grant· $2.7M
Leadership Team
Steve Relyea
Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-19
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