Finanacial Aid Counselor

Classification:   Student Services Professional II
Hours:  Full-time / 40 hours per week
FLSA:   Exempt

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:  $5,083 to $5,145* mo.
CSU Salary Schedule
*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

Priority Screening Date: March 5, 2025
Recruitment Status:  Open Until Filled

Internal Posting: For CSUMB Applicants Only

ABOUT CSUMB

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University, which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. 

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030. 

The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.

As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

PURPOSE:

Under the general direction of the Director of Financial Aid and the daily supervision of the Associate Director of Financial Aid and receiving oversight from the Lead Financial Aid Counselor, the Financial Aid (FA) Counselor independently performs a variety of basic and complex Student Services work characterized by advising in support of the students applying for Financial Aid and Veterans Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Using appropriate Federal, State, and Institutional standards, evaluates information provided by financial aid applicants to determine eligibility for specific types of assistance financial aid. Explains the financial aid award cycle, answers questions related to the financial aid award process, and communicates to students and parents. Ensures completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all operational functions.  Recommends and implements guidelines to support the functions of the overall Financial Aid Office.  Provides support to other counselors and completes functions according to established deadlines and changing priorities.
2. Performs the financial aid verification process, awards financial aid, monitors, assists, and/or manages different programs such as but not limited to satisfactory academic progress, state aid programs (Cal Grant, MCS, Golden Teach Grant, Chafee, CADAA), Federal Work Study, Return to Title IV, and census processing. Assures that professional judgment is used accordingly following state and federal regulations.