Financial Aid Counselor

The Financial Aid Office strives to enable all admitted students to take advantage of the opportunities at Stanford through one of the most generous financial aid programs in the nation. We are a dynamic team of dedicated professionals committed to serving all students, both undergraduate and graduate, and their families. We maximize use of technology to provide funding, tools and information necessary to meet educational expenses for all students. We ensure that institutional, governmental and private funds are administered in compliance with the highest standards of fiscal responsibility.  

The Financial Aid Office (FAO) seeks a Financial Aid Counselor who, as part of a team, will provide direct support to prospective students, current students (undergraduate and/or graduate), their families and supporters, Stanford colleagues and the general public related to financial aid programs and policies.

*Other duties may also be assigned.

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

• • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to exercise tact and discretion when dealing with students, families, donors and staff.
  • Excellent phone and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Ability to work at a very detailed level, using numeric data with a high degree of speed and accuracy.
  • Demonstrated ability to set priorities, managing time and workflow and to managing multiple, concurrent high priority projects in a time-pressured environment.
  • Ability to understand and explain university policies to others.
  • Ability to work as an effective member of a team, identifying and implementing process improvements.
  • Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills and good judgment.

In addition, preferred requirements include:

• • A Bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant experience (1-2 years preferred) or a combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Ability to use multiple financial aid systems, document management systems, and Windows-based environment and office applications.

Working Standards:

• • Hybrid work schedule; 2 days of telecommuting work per week.

Hourly Rate Range:

• • The expected hourly rate range for this position is $26.92 – $34.13. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at [email protected] . For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form .

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

How to Apply
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