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Seattle Colleges Financial Aid Coaching Specialist in Seattle, Washington
Seattle Central College is looking to hire a Financial Aid Coaching Specialist (Program Specialist 3) in Financial Aid & Veteran Affairs.
Salary Range for this position is $59,724 to $78,456 annually (depending on experience).
Application and required materials must be submitted no later than / Opportunity is open until filled, first review of materials will begin *December 13^th^, 2024. *
Position Summary
The Financial Aid Office at Seattle College delivers high quality service to students, prospective students, and college partners. We are committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes equity, justice, and cultural humility as integral components of academic excellence. We are committed to minimizing financial barriers to support students in achieving their educational goals. In addition, we provide detailed professional caring services to students with regard for individual circumstances. We respect the dignity of individuals and the privacy of confidential information. Our team works to ensure we are committed to the pursuit of equitable student learning outcomes for our diverse students. Candidates who can contribute to these values are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths in these areas. Black, indigenous, People of Color, immigrant, LGBTQIA+, and other historically marginalized candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Financial Aid Specialists will provide customer service and financial aid coaching to prospective and current students, their families, and members of the community. Coaching may include navigation, assistance, and troubleshooting for students in the financial aid application process, documentation/verification process, and provide information on dependency overrides, income adjustments, and appeals. Specialists will need to anticipate potential areas of concern for students in the financial aid process and work with students to ensure their onboarding process is smooth.
This position is full-time, working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, primarily 8am to 4:30pm.
This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by WFSE.
About Us
We are a district of three distinct colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.
Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.
As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a great benefits package{rel="nofollow"} including:
*Competitive Pay Rates *
*Promotional Opportunities *
*Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans *
*Paid Sick and Vacation Leave *
*Transportation benefits *
Tuition Waivers
*PEBB Wellness Plan *
Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)<
