Financial Aid Counselor

1 month ago
Arlington, Virginia — HybridFull TimeCounselor
✓ No Call✓ Flexible Schedule

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Marymount University as a Financial Aid Counselor – Spanish Speaking in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Reviews incoming financial aid applications and any supporting documentation needed to determine the accuracy of the financial and household information reported on the FAFSA.
  • Complete assigned duties with a high degree of accuracy to ensure compliance while experiencing multiple interruptions.

Requirements

  • Time, Exempt Grade 9 Department Financial Aid Target Weekly Hours 40 Location 2807 N Glebe (Main Campus)

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Marymount University as a Financial Aid Counselor – Spanish Speaking.

Key Skills

Customer ServiceFinancial Aid Application ProcessEligibility DeterminationIndependent JudgmentAdvisingApplication ReviewComplianceAttention To DetailConflict ResolutionFERPA RegulationsProfessional DevelopmentPrivate Loan CertificationWorkday StudentSpanish Speaking
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Financial Aid Counselor at Marymount University a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Financial Aid physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, remote work flexibility, flexible scheduling.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Financial Aid — Physician Career Context

This Financial Aid position at Marymount University 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 have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

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

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
  • Flexible scheduling options available

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Customer Service, Financial Aid Application Process, Eligibility Determination, Independent Judgment, Advising, Application Review, Compliance, Attention To Detail. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Financial Aid role.

Core responsibilities: The Financial Aid Counselor provides customer service and guidance to applicants and families throughout the financial aid process, determining eligibility based on institutional, state, and federal requirements. Major duties include reviewing applications, ensuring compliance, managing operational ...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental/Vision, 401k with 3% match, Flexible Work Arrangements, Retirement Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Financial Aid physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Marymount University

Higher Education
Arlington, Virginia
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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental/Vision
401k with 3% match
Flexible Work Arrangements
Retirement Plan
6.1

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago