Financial Aid Counselor

1 month ago
Remote - Nationwide$49.8K - $74.6KFull TimeCounselor

Competitive offer — check the $/RVU structure and contract terms

Your Market Position

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Competitive
Salary Percentile63th percentile
25th50th75th90th+

16% above median for Counselor in US

Accepting this costs you $22k over 3 years

Posted 47 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

Your Negotiation Playbook

Your exact counter: $██k
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Job Description

About the Role

Join Western Governors University as a Financial Aid Counselor – $49.8K-74.6K in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Primary Responsibilities Provide professional and timely assistance to students regarding questions and concerns students may have regarding any aspect of financial aid.

Requirements

  • related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements. Position & Application Details Full
  • Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full
  • time & Intermittent) Program Mentor Service Desk Technician Mexico Team

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $49.8K - $74.6K
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Remote position - work from anywhere.

Apply to join Western Governors University as a Financial Aid Counselor – $49.8K-74.6K.

Key Skills

Customer ServicePhone EtiquetteFederal RegulationsNeeds AnalysisEligibility AssessmentFinancial PlanningRecord KeepingProfessional JudgementPresentation DevelopmentVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal CommunicationMicrosoft OfficeProblem SolvingWork OrganizationFederal Student Aid Systems
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Financial Aid Counselor position at WGU includes the following lifestyle factors: remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Financial Aid Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Financial Aid Counseling position at WGU is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Remote physician positions in Financial Aid Counseling have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

WGU lists compensation for this physician position at $50k to $75k annually.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
  • Transparent compensation ($50k–$75k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Customer Service, Phone Etiquette, Federal Regulations, Needs Analysis, Eligibility Assessment, Financial Planning, Record Keeping, Professional Judgement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Financial Aid Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: The Financial Aid Counselor provides comprehensive guidance and support to students navigating federal, state, and institutional financial aid processes, including advising on eligibility and application requirements. This role involves evaluating unique student circumstances, exercising professiona...

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Telehealth, Mental Healthcare, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, Supplemental Coverages, Legal and Identity Theft Coverage, Retirement Savings Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About WGU

Higher Education
Maryland, Funkstown
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Telehealth, Mental Healthcare
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Disability Coverage
Supplemental Coverages
Legal and Identity Theft Coverage
Retirement Savings Plan

Protective Factors (1)

Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago