Financial Aid Counselor, Student Financial Services, Vancouver Campus

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
May 14, 2025
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):
1481-YN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 1

Business Title:
Financial Aid Counselor, Student Financial Services, Vancouver Campus

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about helping students? Have knowledge or experience in student services or financial aid? Apply online for our Financial Aid Counselor position today.

As a Financial Aid Counselor, you have the opportunity to help current and prospective students and their families navigate complex financial aid, which includes federal and state funding as well as campus scholarships and waivers. You will also coordinate awarding campus scholarships to students and plan events to raise awareness of financial aid for incoming students.

Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:

50% Student Recruitment and Retention

20% Scholarship Promotion and Processing

25% Prospective Student Financial Aid Events

5% Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Last Day Applications Will Be Accepted: May 14, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

This position works on-site on the WSU Vancouver campus. The position will be primarily on-campus with some remote work opportunities after 6 months; remote work may also be available during breaks when students are not present.

Monthly Salary: $4,051 - $ 4,940 | Grade 3 Zone 3 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU's Administrative Professional Compensation Structure.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications

Positions require a Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a college or university setting working with Title IV funding processes.
• Knowledge of student information systems.
• Developed written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work well with diverse populations.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• PeopleSoft experience.
• Spanish speaker.

About WSU Vancouver

WSU Vancouver is located on the homelands of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Peoples of the Lower Columbia Valley. One of six campuses in the Washington State University system, WSU Vancouver provides baccalaureate- and graduate-level education to benefit the people, communities and economy of Southwest Washington.

As the only Tier-1, land-grant and public four-year educational institution in Southwest Washington, WSU Vancouver is committed to accessibility, openness and service to people. WSU appreciates extraordinary community support and is dedicated to developing areas of academic and research excellence that fulfill regional needs.

Area/College: Washington State University Vancouver

Department Name: Student Financial Services

Department Link: https://studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu/financial-aid

Location: Vancouver, WA 98686

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

External candidates, upload all documents in the 'Application Document' section of your application.

Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both.

More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Vancouver-WA/Financial-Aid-Counselor--Student-Financial-Services--Vancouver-Campus_R-13483

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.







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