Financial Aid Counselor

1 day ago
Remote - Nationwide$49.8K - $74.6KFull TimeFinancial Aid Counseling

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

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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

WeekdayDoc rates Financial Aid Counselor at WGU a 4.0/10 for work-life balance — below average.

This is a fully remote position, allowing clinicians to work from anywhere.

Compensation: $49.8K - $74.6K.

Key skills for this role include Customer Service, Phone Etiquette, Federal Regulations, Needs Analysis, Eligibility Assessment.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Telehealth, Mental Healthcare, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage.

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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
4.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

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

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