Student Financial Aid Counselor

Department Information

At CSU Pueblo we are dedicated to helping students explore financing options to help them achieve their educational goals. Student Financial Services (SFS) is a comprehensive provider of financial aid and student employment services to prospective and current students, parents of students, and alumni. Student Financial Services assures compliance with federal and state regulations for eligibility of financial aid and administration of financial aid programs.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world.

Description of Job

Colorado State University Pueblo is seeking applications for a Student Financial Aid Counselor.

This position provides comprehensive financial aid counseling and support to current and prospective students and their families, including advising on eligibility, application processes, loans, financial literacy, and available funding opportunities. The role is responsible for processing financial aid applications, verifications, appeals, and loan adjustments in compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. Additional responsibilities include supervising and training student employees, participating in recruitment and outreach activities throughout southern Colorado, delivering presentations on financial aid and money management, and maintaining accurate financial aid website content and communications.

Salary Range

$42,000 to $45,000

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Application Instructions

For complete position details including the duties, required application materials, and to apply, please visit:

Applications submitted through NEOGOV will not be accepted. All application materials must be submitted through the linked external posting site.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree conferred by position start
• Willing and able to work normal hours of operation and additional hours as business
• necessitates. Hours may include some evening and/or weekend hours.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience engaging in tactful and efficient customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of financial aid, debt management.
• Knowledge on how to appropriately handle and maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive student and family financial information.
• Skills to identify problems including research for solutions and/or answers.
• Experience creating and delivering presentations. Experience working in higher education and/or financial aid.
• Experience working with a workforce reflective of CSU Pueblo's student population.
• Experience in credit counseling.

In addition to a standard background check, the selected hire will be subject to a fingerprint-based criminal history record check as required by HB18-1339 for individuals with access to federal tax information, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.

Employment-Based Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:

• a letter of intent (cover letter) describing the means in which you meet the qualifications for this position

• unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree(s) conferred OR letter of completion of degree from an official university registrar's office, if unofficial transcript does not yet show degree conferred

Application Closing Date Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Applications received by 8:00 AM (MST) on June 4th, will receive full consideration. Screening of applications will begin only after this deadline is met, and will continue until the position is filled.

Supplemental Information

About Colorado State University Pueblo Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs. CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students. Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report . CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center. At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical and prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible benefit plan
• Basic term life insurance
• Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Travel accident insurance
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
• Annual and sick leave
• Retirement plans
• Employee and dependent tuition discounts
• State employee discounts via BenefitHub

Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts. About Pueblo, Colorado The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries. CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check. The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate. Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices. It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation, please contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX at View email address on click.appcast.io . All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX (CRC), under the supervision of the Director of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination, Protected Class Harassment, and Retaliation policy and the Title IX, Sexual Harassment, and Gender Discrimination policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the CRC and to provide the CRC's contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX ( Policies and Procedures ).