Neighborhood, Building, Cityscape, Urban, Outdoors, City, Nature, Scenery, Suburb, Aerial View

 

Financial Aid Counselor

Financial Aid Counselor

  • 492877
  • On Campus, Colorado, United States
  • Admissions & Financial Aid
  • Staff - Full Time
View favorites

 

Job Title: Financial Aid Counselor

Department: Student Financial Services

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Nonexempt/ Hourly

Position Type/ Work Schedule

  • 2080 Hours per year
  • 12 Months per year
  • 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

 

About Us

At Colorado College, 2,100 students learn and live on our beautiful 99-acre campus in downtown Colorado Springs. We attract top students seeking new perspectives with an array of experiential learning opportunities possible only in an immersive learning environment. Here, students take only one class at a time to facilitate deep exploration of a topic. We call this the Block Plan. This unique approach allows members of our campus community to share a rhythm of experience as we work together to fulfill our mission.

Job Summary

The Student Financial Services (SFS) Counselor provides comprehensive financial aid counseling and administration for prospective and current students and families, helping them understand college affordability, financial aid eligibility, application requirements, and available resources. Manages assigned financial aid processes and special populations, reviews student records and documentation to determine eligibility and identify required follow-up, and provides proactive outreach to students who need additional assistance completing the financial aid process. Applies federal, state, and institutional policies and regulations consistently and partners across Student Financial Services to ensure accurate, timely, and student-centered delivery of financial aid.

Responsibilities

  • Financial Aid Counseling & Student Account Support
    • Advise and counsel prospective and current students and families regarding financial aid eligibility, application requirements, financing options, regulatory requirements, and student account impacts.
    • Research and resolve complex financial aid and student account concerns, explain the interaction of aid, charges, payments, and refunds, and identify matters requiring additional review, professional judgment, or specialized functional support.
  • Financial Aid Application Review & Verification
    • Review financial aid applications, supporting documentation, and student records for accuracy, completeness, and consistency; resolve conflicting information and identify additional documentation or follow-up required to determine eligibility.
    • Complete assigned financial aid processing, revisions, and disbursement-related work in accordance with federal, state, and institutional requirements and established procedures.
  • Financial Aid Program Administration
    • Administer assigned federal, institutional, private, and other financial aid programs and processes, ensuring accurate and timely awarding, disbursement, reconciliation, and ongoing program management.
    • Responsibilities may include federal loan and grant administration and reconciliation, institutional grant programs, and management of the College’s portfolio of more than 450 endowed and departmental scholarship funds.
  • Specialized Populations, Campus Partnerships, Outreach & Professional Development
    • Serve as the financial aid resource for assigned student populations and program areas, which may include international students, student-athletes, first-generation students, students with high financial need, and students participating in study abroad.
    • Develop effective working relationships with campus partners, provide proactive outreach and individualized support, and represent Student Financial Services through informational sessions, campus programs, and other outreach activities.
    • Maintain current knowledge of applicable financial aid regulations, institutional policies, and industry practices through ongoing professional development and, as appropriate, participation in state, regional, and national professional activities.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 2 years of experience in a related field

One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

 

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications. 

Other Position Details:

  • Does not supervise others
  • Position will not drive CC vehicles

Note: Colorado College anticipates hiring up to two employees for this position.

Application Instructions

  • Continuous Recruitment - This position may close without notice. For full consideration, apply by: 10/18/2026
  • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

We anticipate our search timeline will proceed as follows (subject to change).

Applications submitted by October 18th at 11:55pm will receive full consideration. We expect to complete a half-hour virtual interview via Zoom the week of November 4th. We expect to invite finalists to campus the week of November 9th and 16th.

For questions about the position, SFS, or Colorado College more broadly, please contact Roger Lane, Assistant VP and Director, at rlane2024@coloradocollege.edu.

To help us stay connected with you throughout the hiring process, we encourage you to apply using a personal email address instead of a Colorado College email address.

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

  • $23.08 to $27.70 per hour 

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 0.085 vacation hours for each hour worked and 0.0462 hours of sick time for each hour worked
  • Paid seasonal breaks and holidays
  • 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
  • Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
  • Wellness benefits include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Benefits and Wellness Information:

Please refer to our Benefits Page

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request accommodations to support your application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at HR@coloradocollege.edu as early as possible. Positions may close on the listed deadline or, if posted as continuous, may close without prior notice.

E-Verify Information:

This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov

Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html

 

 

Return To Job Search

Not The Job You Were Looking For?

See a list of other jobs you might like below.

Temporary Research Assistant

On Campus Dean of the Faculty - Academics
The Education Research Assistant provides comprehensive support for research initiatives by conducting literature reviews, collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, maintaining secure research records, coordinating communication with project stakeholders, and assisting with the dissemination of research findings. Working closely with faculty, research partners, and participants, the position contributes to all phases of the research process to advance project goals and support high-quality scholarly work.

Associate Director, Student Financial Services Counseling

On Campus Admission Office
Provides leadership for Student Financial Services (SFS) counseling, financial aid administration, and front-line service operations. Supervises and develops SFS Counselors and the SFS Coordinator(s), establishes workload and service expectations, and ensures timely, accurate, and compliant delivery of financial aid and student support. Maintains a limited caseload of high-priority or complex students and serves as a senior resource for financial aid eligibility, professional judgment, and escalated student concerns. Working collaboratively across Student Financial Services, the incumbent provides oversight of key financial aid processes, supports staff training and quality control, identifies opportunities to improve service and processing, and partners with SFS leadership to implement institutional policy and regulatory requirements.

Museum Director & Chief Curator

On Campus FAC
The Museum at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College (FAC) operates at the intersection of Colorado College’s (CC’s) academic mission and public engagement. The Director & Chief Curator (the Director) provides administrative and curatorial leadership for the museum at the FAC, one of the region's most significant multidisciplinary arts institutions. The Director leads museum operations, staffing, and budget, and sets the museum's curatorial vision. The exhibition program, spanning collections-based and loan-based projects, draws on the intellectual assets of the Colorado College campus community and the cultural legacy of the Southwest within a broader focus on the art of the Americas, while welcoming work from outside the Americas when it resonates with and enriches the museum's curatorial vision. The Director holds ultimate responsibility for the museum’s collections stewardship and NAGPRA compliance on behalf of Colorado College. As a member of the FAC's senior leadership team, the Museum Director & Chief Curator collectively shapes strategic direction for the Fine Arts Center as a whole. The role requires deep engagement with Colorado College as an academic institution, including the capacity to teach, as well as a highly visible presence in the broader Colorado Springs community. The Museum Director & Chief Curator helps build the philanthropic, academic, and civic relationships that sustain the museum’s growth.

Senior Accountant, Investments & Endowment Administration

On Campus Finance
The Senior Accountant, Investments & Endowment Administration supports the College's financial stewardship through accurate accounting, administration, reconciliation, analysis, and reporting of investments, endowments, trusts, debt, and related financial activities. This role serves as a key resource for the administration and accounting of the College’s investment portfolio and endowment assets in excess of $1 billion, including approximately 900 donor restricted and endowed funds, trust and gift accounting, debt compliance, audit support, and financial reporting while supporting strong internal controls and effective financial stewardship. Responsibilities within these functional areas may be assigned, redistributed, or shared among team members based on business needs, workload, staffing levels, institutional priorities, and individual expertise.