Financial Aid Advisor Jobs in Bothell, WA (NOW HIRING)

Position 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.This ia a hybrid position, on-site 3 days per week; 

Essential Responsibilities:
Student Advising & Financial Aid

• 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.

Work Study & Student Employment

• 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.

Operations & Compliance

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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

Benefits:

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

Supplemental Information:
Bastyr University believes that inclusive diversity is essential for achieving academic excellence and creating a profoundly enriching university experience. Our faculty and staff are committed to achieving our mission by educating students to be future leaders that bring the natural health arts and sciences to people from all backgrounds. Promoting an educational environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their talents while experiencing a sense of community, we expect campus members to engage in respectful communication, behaviors and thoughtful self-reflection, increase their understanding of cultures and empower people who are disenfranchised, marginalized or oppressed. In so doing, the University pledges to prepare our students (and support faculty and staff) to recognize and appropriately respond to health inequities that affect multiple communities. This involves infusing DEI knowledge, skills, and practices in all academic programs, clinical training and patient services. In all, Bastyr University is dedicated to the welfare of our students and patients as well as to promoting equal opportunity and access in education and health care.

In alignment with Bastyr's DEI commitment, applications from members of underrepresented groups are encouraged. 
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 the following protected classes: ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth,
breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), ethnic or national origin (includes language use and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law), age (40 and above), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), marital status, genetic information, medical condition (genetic characteristics, cancer or a record or history of cancer), 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. Please don't hesitate to contact hr@bastyr.edu to request or discuss a special accommodation due to a disability.

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. Any applicants requiring special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability during the application process should contact Human Resources at (425) 602-3087 (phone) or HR@bastyr.edu.