Job Summary Central Washington University is recruiting a Financial Aid Coaching Specialist to join our Student Financial Services team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $41,184 - $49,421 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits. Who we are: We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of 10,000 students. Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus. Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A What we offer: Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave. The Role: In support of recruitment and retention efforts, the Financial Aid Coaching Specialist has conversations with students, parents, high school staff, transfer institutions, and Admissions staff about financing higher education. Works with high school staff, community college staff, and local community organizations to develop and implement college workshops and seminars on financing higher education, including financial aid and scholarship application nights. Assesses and assists student progress toward financial aid application completion with follow up, encouragement, and coaching. All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment. Job Duties Financial Recruitment/Outreach: - Serve as point of contact for students, parents, and high school and college staff to answer questions pertaining to the financing of higher education - Prepare and give presentations regarding financial aid and scholarship opportunities in the public schools and community organizations - Disseminate college admissions and financial aid information at informational booths, college fairs, and job fairs with established target communities and high schools within assigned geographical area - Identify and/or help develop tools to demonstrate the value of higher education related to career options and earning potential - Work with Admission counselors to develop targeted college financing and scholarship workshops - Develop and nurture relationships with high school counselors - Work with high school staff to schedule delivery of information about the value of higher education and financing options for college education - Develop and send communications to students in different stages of the higher education aid application process Application Assistance: - Encourage and