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Thursday, May 16, 2013

CSULB Financial Aid Counselor Position (Due May 22)



Job Title: Financial Aid Counselor
Job ID: 1011057
Department: ES Fin Aid/Admin Support
Quicklink: www.csulb.edu/jobs



Salary

$3,519 - $4,261 per month.

Department

Enrollment Services - Financial Aid

Time Base/Hours/Units per Week

Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Position Description

The Financial Aid Counselor counsels students and their families by providing accurate information regarding financial aid programs, eligibility criteria, policies, and procedures. Evaluates family financial strength to establish need and eligibility for funds and exercises professional judgment to determine treatment of exceptional circumstances, Serves as a member of the counseling team to establish institutional policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Working knowledge of financial aid programs, policies, and procedures as well as need analysis formulae. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply financial aid and academic policies and procedures. Ability to exercise professional judgment as it applies to individual student cases. Demonstrated ability to conduct presentations to groups of varying sizes. Ability to work effectively with supervisors, peers, faculty, and subordinates. Excellent communication skills and a customer service orientation. Effective written communication skills and the ability to prepare reports, policies, and communication materials for students and other campus constituencies.

Long Beach State Athletics is committed to following NCAA, Big West Conference and Mountain Pacific Sports Federation rules and regulations. Therefore, all athletic personnel are required to have a working knowledge of these rules and regulations. 

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.  Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field and two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas required.

 
Application Deadline:

May 22, 2013

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, political affiliation, Vietnam era veteran status, or any other veteran's status.   CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

General Information

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.