"Financial Aid Counselor"

Financial Aid Counselor

Posting Number: A00952
Campus:
Department: 5102-Financial Aid

Classification Pay Scale

In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.

Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $70,304.00 Annually
Maximum: $70,304.00 Annually

Job Summary

The Financial Aid Counselor at Western University of Health Sciences provides individualized counseling and support to graduate professional students regarding financial aid programs, including federal and private loans, scholarships, Federal Work-Study (FWS), and budgeting strategies. The Counselor ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, completes federal verification processes, and serves as a trusted resource for students navigating complex financial decisions.

This position requires a professional with experience in financial aid administration and a demonstrated commitment to serving graduate professional students with empathy, accuracy, and integrity.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

This position requires a professional with experience in financial aid administration and a demonstrated commitment to serving graduate professional students with empathy, accuracy, and integrity.

Demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with students, staff, and faculty.
• Good computer skills enabling employees to utilize various web editing tools and setting up documents in Word, Excel, Outlook, and any other software programs required for this position.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Must be able to effectively interact with administration, faculty, students, staff, and outside contacts.
• Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field

Experience:

• Minimum 2–3 years of professional financial aid experience, preferably with graduate/professional students.
• Strong counseling and communication skills.
• Knowledge of federal verification, Title IV programs, and private loan processes.
• Ability to balance compliance with compassionate advising.
• Passion for supporting graduate professional students.
• Commitment to equity, access, and student success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with student information systems (Ellucian Banner preferred).
• Prior experience managing Federal Work Study program.
• Prior experience calculating and processing R2T4.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively interact with administration, faculty, students, staff, and outside contacts.
• Familiar with People Admin.

Posting Date: 01/07/2026
Closing Date: 1/7/2027

Essential Job Duties

To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/35196