ACE Counselor, ACE Scholars Services
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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 CSUSM Recruitment as a ACE Counselor – University, Foster Care Support in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- provide ACE Scholars with support and resources using trauma-informed counseling techniques and intervention.
- conduct needs assessments, support in crisis situations and mental health triage as needed, provide advocacy.
- develop ongoing relationships with campus and community partners to promote student retention and graduation.
- lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period.
Requirements
-, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $66,480 - $94,716
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with CSUSM Recruitment in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates ACE Counselor, ACE Scholars Services at CSUSM Recruitment a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Academic Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Academic Counseling — Physician Career Context
This Academic Counseling position at CSUSM Recruitment 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
CSUSM Recruitment lists compensation for this physician position at $66k to $95k 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 San Marcos, 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
- Transparent compensation ($66k–$95k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Academic Counseling, Personal Counseling, Transitional Counseling, Case Management, Trauma-Informed Counseling, Needs Assessments, Crisis Support, Mental Health Triage. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Academic Counseling role.
Core responsibilities: The ACE Counselor provides comprehensive academic, personal, and transitional counseling, case management, and programming to students in the ACE Scholars Services program, utilizing trauma-informed techniques. This role involves conducting needs assessments, supporting crises, providing advocacy, a...
Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Retirement (CalPERS), Tuition Waiver, 15 Paid Holidays. 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 (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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