Financial Aid Scholarships Counselor
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join California State University, Long Beach as a Financial Aid Scholarships Counselor – University Setting in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and lead scholarship activities administered through the Beach Scholarships award management system.
- Provide student service and support in the form of counseling/advising directly to students, parents, and general public.
- Serve as Program Coordinator for various specialized scholarship programs, managing relationships with academic colleges, donors, university foundation, and other constituents.
- DEPARTMENT ES Financial Aid
Requirements
- Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $5,083
- $5,250 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
- CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $5,083
- $7,228 per month.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $61K - $87K
- 38 days PTO.
- Pension plan offered.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with California State University, Long Beach in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Financial Aid Scholarships Counselor at California State University, Long Beach a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Student Services physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Student Services — Physician Career Context
This Student Services position at California State University, Long Beach 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.
Compensation Analysis
California State University, Long Beach lists compensation for this physician position at $61k to $87k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Long Beach, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($61k–$87k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Scholarship Administration, Financial Aid Programs, Counseling, Advising, Policy Development, Compliance, Student-Centered Approach, Equity-Minded Approach. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Student Services role.
Core responsibilities: The Financial Aid Scholarships Counselor coordinates the administrative operations for a decentralized scholarship program portfolio across ten colleges and divisions, while counseling students and families on scholarship funds and the overall financial aid application process. This role also involv...
Benefits package: Up to 24 vacation days per year, 14 paid holidays, 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual, Medical, dental, and vision plans, CalPERS defined benefit pension plan, 403(b), 401(k), and 457 voluntary savings options, Tuition fee waiver programs, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
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