Temporary Financial Aid Advisor

Job Summary

This role serves as a primary point of contact for students while overseeing student employment programs. The position combines financial aid advising responsibilities with coordination of federal, state, and institutional work study programs. The role requires strong customer service, regulatory knowledge, and operational oversight to ensure compliance and student success. It is a hybrid position, on-site 3 days per week.

• Counsel students and families on financial aid processes, policies, and eligibility.
• Review applications, perform verification, and determine eligibility for aid.
• Award federal, state, and institutional financial aid.
• Resolve disbursement issues and coordinate with Student Accounts.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for compliance and audits.

• Administer federal, state, and institutional work study programs.
• Coordinate job postings, hiring, payroll, and timesheets.
• Monitor student eligibility and fund usage.
• Develop new on-campus and off-campus employment opportunities.
• Complete reconciliation, reporting, and FISAP work study components.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.
• Utilize systems such as COD, NSLDS, EDConnect, and institutional databases.
• Assist with audits, reporting, and financial aid processing.
• Provide presentations and support enrollment initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial aid, student employment, or related field.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with financial aid systems and data reporting preferred.

All employees (including students, temporary, and sub‑on‑call) who are not full benefit eligible will receive sick leave accruals. For more details, visit our benefits page.

Bastyr University does not discriminate against any person in matters of employment, application for employment, student or applicant for admission, or participation in our programs or benefits on the basis of ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, religion, sex, ethnic or national origin, age (40 and above), disability, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, veteran or military status or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law.

Our programs, services and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities. All applicants must prove authorization to work in the United States at the time of a position offer. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. For special assistance or accommodation, applicants may contact Human Resources at (425) 602‑3087 or hr.