Education Assistance Specialist (Guadalupe) Pascua Yaqui Tribe - 3.8 Guadalupe, AZ Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Paid holidays Health insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Writing skills Presentations for conferences or internal meetings Financial aid application processing Driver's License Educational compliance and regulation understanding Productivity software Tribal law & regulations Full Job Description Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Guadalupe, AZ Job Type Full-Time Job Number 2026-00186 Department

K-HIGHER EDUCATION SERVICES

Division HEAP Opening Date 08/27/2026 Closing Date 9/10/2026 11:59 PM Arizona Job Summary The Education Assistance Specialist provides financial aid counseling and information to eligible students who are pursuing secondary or post-secondary degrees; assist Higher Education Supervisor with recruitment and retention efforts as assigned. Principle Duties and Responsibilities Establish and maintain liaison with high school personnel and serve as college resource for high school students. Assist students in locating and applying for tribal scholarships and other financial aid. Monitor student academic progress and assist those who are having academic or financial aid difficulties; counsel students on maintaining eligibility requirements of the program. Assist with coordinating activities with those of other departments, outside agencies, and organizations; including educational institutions. Keep detailed records of student educational activities; create and maintain database/case files on all clients; generate reports as required. Maintain positive relationship with community members, provide program information, assist with planning, coordinate special activities, and education events. Visit local high schools, colleges, universities, trade schools to provide financial counseling and information to students. Arrange and conduct workshops, orientations, presentations, and tours. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of:

Tribal, federal and state educational rules and regulations that concern financial aid eligibility requirements; Educational and training resources; Financial aid programs such as scholarships, grant and loans; Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent communication, public speaking, and writing skills; Handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines; Maintain confidentiality; Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications; Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public. Have ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions. Education, Certifications and Experience Required Associate's Degree plus one (1) year of related work experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Bachelor's Degree in Education, Guidance Counseling or closely related field preferred.

Special Requirements:

Proficient in Microsoft Office; This position will require the incumbent to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends; Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License; Must have a current Level 1 Arizona Clearance Card. Failure to maintain a current Level 1 Clearance Card will result in termination from this position. The Pascua Yaqui Tribe provides 22 days of Paid Time Off which increases with years of service and 15 paid Holidays per year. We offer a comprehensive healthcare benefit package that surpasses or rivals the biggest organizations in Tucson. We encourage you to stay healthy by providing an onsite Wellness Center. Additionally, the Tribe offers a 401(k) Plan with a generous match in which you're immediately vested along with a profit sharing plan after one year of employment. Sworn police and and fire employees are eligible to make Pre-Tax and After-Tax contirbutions to the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement Systems ("PSPRS").