Job SummaryCentral Washington University is recruiting a Financial Aid Counselor or Financial Aid Counselor 2 to join our Financial Aid team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $40,333 - $43,000 annually (Financial Aid Counselor) or $44,367 - $48,000 annually (Financial Aid Counselor 2) plus the awesome CWU benefits.Who we are:We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of 10,000 students.Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.Tour our campus in Ellensburg here.What we offer:Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave.The Role:Financial Aid CounselorThis position is located at the Ellensburg campus. The Financial Aid Counselor works with applicants, students, and parents regarding financial aid, scholarships, and work-study. The counselor is relied upon to correctly process applications, verify application data, determine eligibility, issue and/or revise awards, and monitor student progress for continued eligibility. In addition, they make professional judgement decisions for satisfactory academic progress, revision requests, and dependency overrides. This position delivers public financial aid presentations for recruitment and retention purposes, serving as an expert on federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs for all constituents.Financial Aid Counselor 2The FA Counselor 2 fills a leadership position on the financial aid counseling team. In addition to the regular duties and responsibilities of a financial aid counselor, they model best practices and excellent customer service while providing guidance and assistance to the Student Financial Services Department. The FA Counselor 2 is a subject matter expert, able to give presentations for both small and large events and provide individual counseling support. Their understanding of processes, policies, and procedures allows them to work efficiently and with minimal supervision. They are a resource for financial aid counselors, the Student Financial Services Department, the university, and the community.All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment.Job DutiesEssential functions include, but not limited to:Counseling:- Financial Aid Counselors use significant and broad professional judgment and discretion in the awarding of available