Financial Counselor

• →Associate’s Degree or equivalent combination of training, education or experience.
• →Experience in student financial services, customer service, or another relevant field.
• →Quantitative and analytical skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• →Ability to project a positive image of the University and the office at all times. 
• →Ability to explain complex concepts in clear and concise language. 
• →Ability to support and attend UNIV courses related to financial aid literacy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Counseling, Student Services, Social Work, or related field or a combination of education, experience, and training.
• Experience in school or college counseling, financial aid activities, or related field.
• Bilingual ability specifically with Spanish, Arabic, or Mandarin Chinese.

• This position may require some evening and weekend hours as well as occasional travel.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, up to 2 remote days per week depending on peak seasons.
• We will hire up to 2 positions from the recruitment. 

Salary Range: Up to $45,000

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

University Job Title: 35211N - Student Advisor SS 1

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Benjamin Sties
Contact Email: stiesbr@vcu.edu

Posting Opens: 11/5/26

Posting Closes: 11/18/26 at 11:55PM

Advertised: 05 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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