- Company: Whitman College
- Location: Walla Walla, Washington
- Salary: Pay not listed
Whitman College at a glance
SEC filings mentioning "Whitman College": 237 — search EDGAR
1,163 employees covered under a retirement plan (2018 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
Recipient of NIH research funding: 9 grants, most recently in 2025 from the NIGMS — via NIH RePORTER
Recipient of NSF research funding: 81 awards, most recently in 2024 — via NSF Award Search
Financial Aid Counselor - Whitman College - Walla Walla, Washington
The Opportunity
Whitman College is seeking a dedicated Financial Aid Counselor to join our vibrant and supportive community. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive financial aid counseling services to students, ensuring they understand their financial aid packages and have the tools necessary to plan for their academic journey.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Counsel students on financial aid options and processes
- Assist with the development and implementation of financial aid programs
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to financial aid
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and other college staff
- Stay updated on changes in federal, state, and institutional financial aid policies
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred
- Experience in higher education or related field is beneficial
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and financial aid software
- Prior experience in financial aid counseling or advising is highly desirable
Why Join Whitman College
At Whitman College, you will be part of a dynamic community that values intellectual diversity and academic excellence. Our staff and faculty are committed to creating an inclusive environment where students can thrive both academically and personally. The opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our students is unparalleled.
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This role is listed for Walla Walla, Washington, Washington (display area includes ZIP 99362). It is an on-site position, not remote.
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 206,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in Washington: 7.0% above the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Washington: $17.13/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Washington: $89,679 — via FRED
Home prices in Washington (year over year): +1.7% — via FRED
Median household income in Walla Walla County: $72,212 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Walla Walla County: 15 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Walla Walla County: Drove Alone (70%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Walla Walla County: 89% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Baumeister, Max, Building, listed 2000 (75m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 63°F / low 44°F year-round (summers around 85°F, winters around 30°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Most walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,181/mo · $1,550/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 292m (958 ft)
About this role & career path
This title aligns with credit and financial counseling work (SOC 13-2071.00). Core duties include assessing overall financial situations, calculating capacity to meet obligations, explaining program rules and tradeoffs, and recommending steps such as budgets, repayment prioritization, or appropriate loan options. Related titles include Credit Counselors and Accredited Financial Counselor. Source: O*NET 13-2071.00.
Traits that fit this role
- Sincerity
- Empathy
- Self-Control
- Social Orientation
- Cooperation
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. — via O*NET
Industry news
- Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – August 18, 2026 - Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor
- Safeguarding Reputation: How to Evaluate Financial Services Employee Off-Duty Conduct - Jackson Lewis
- Financial services tech budgets hit $495B in 2026 - MarketScale
Source: O*NET (public-domain bulk data)
Salary & compensation
Workers in Business & Financial Operations occupations earn a national median of $76,859 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Build the skills for this role
Strengthen skills that match the listed tasks:
- Financial assessment: income, assets, debts, expenses, and credit information
- Clear explanation of policies, aid or debt-program rules, and tradeoffs
- Budgeting and repayment prioritization to reduce risk and cost
- Client-centered recommendations tied to realistic goals
No certification resources were provided in the data set for this listing.
Be ready to walk through how you review a client file, explain complex policies in plain language, and build a simple spending or repayment plan. Prepare examples of prioritizing high-interest or urgent debts and of recommending next steps without overpromising outcomes.
Strong fit if you like one-on-one counseling, careful number work, and policy explanation in a college financial-aid setting at Whitman College in Walla Walla. Less fit if you prefer fully remote work or pure sales over counseling.
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Listing facts
- Role Financial Aid Counselor
- Employer Whitman College
- Location Walla Walla, Washington
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 11, 2026
- Apply by September 11, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (237 words)
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Typical work in Financial Aid Counselor
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- Calculate clients' available monthly income to meet debt obligations.
- Explain services or policies to clients, such as debt management program rules, advantages and disadvantages of using services, or creditor concession policies.
- Create debt management plans, spending plans, or budgets to assist clients to meet financial goals.
- Prioritize client debt repayment to avoid dire consequences, such as bankruptcy or foreclosure or to reduce overall costs, such as by paying high-interest or short-term loans first.
- Assess clients' overall financial situations by reviewing income, assets, debts, expenses, credit reports, or other financial information.
- Recommend strategies for clients to meet their financial goals, such as borrowing money through loans or loan programs, declaring bankruptcy, making budget adjustments, or enrolling in debt management plans.
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