Job Title:
FINANCIAL AID COUNSELOR

Institution/Agency:
Central Washington University

Link to application for this position:
https://careers.cwu.edu

Salary:
Dependent upon qualifications

Job Location:
Preferred
400 E University Way
Financial Aid
Ellensburg WA 98926-7495

Application Deadline:
7/14/2019

Description:
The Financial Aid Counselor works with applicants, students, and parents regarding financial aid, scholarships, and work-study. The counselor is relied upon to correctly process applications, verify application data, determine eligibility, issue and/or revise awards, monitor student progress for continued eligibility in addition to making professional judgement decisions for satisfactory academic progress, revision requests and dependency overrides. This position delivers public presentations for financial aid, recruitment, and retention purposes, serving as an expert on financial aid programs for all constituents.

Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree AND experience in financial aid OR Bachelor’s degree AND any combination of education and experience which clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

•Relevant experience in personal finance, counseling, teaching and/or customer service.

•Experience providing exemplary customer service to clients in stressful, difficult, or sensitive interpersonal situations.

•Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information and convey disappointing information.

•Experience working with diverse clientele.

•Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

•Experience working with computer applications such as Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint.

•OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

 

Will you accept electronic resumes?:
Yes 

Instructions:
For complete position description, requirements, application info, & to apply online, visit: https://careers.cwu.edu (Job ID 3114). Screening begins 7/15/2019. CWU is an EEO/AA/Title IX/Veteran/Disability Employer.