Financial Aid Counselor (SSP II)

1 month ago

United StatesSalary Range: $5,083 - $5,235Full TimeGeneral Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Fresno State as a Financial Aid Counselor (SSP II) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Equivalent to graduation from a four

year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job

related field and two years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field

Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year

Requirements

Advise students individually and in groups on routine matters where required

Interpret and apply program rules and regulations

Use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing long

range program improvements

Benefits & Compensation

$5,235 per month Full CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,083

$7,228 per month

This is a full

Advise students individually and in groups on routine matters where required

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Fresno State as a Financial Aid Counselor (SSP II).

Key Skills

PlanningInterviewingCounselingFinancial Aid ProgramsProblem SolvingProcedure RecommendationTechnical SupportPolicy InterpretationData AnalysisLogical ReasoningCooperative Working RelationshipsAdvising Students

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Financial Aid Counselor (SSP II) at Fresno State a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all General Medicine 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.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Fresno State 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

Fresno State lists compensation for this physician position at $61k to $87k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

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 ($61k–$87k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Planning, Interviewing, Counseling, Financial Aid Programs, Problem Solving, Procedure Recommendation, Technical Support, Policy Interpretation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Financial Aid Counselor performs complex student services professional work requiring the application of professional judgment in using financial aid program principles and techniques. This role involves providing professional and technical support to the office while maintaining thorough knowle...

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision plans, Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), Sick and vacation time, Paid holidays, Fee waiver education program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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