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Purdue University

Student Clerical - Peer Counselor

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: West Lafayette, IN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/16/2026

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What they do

A Financial Aid Counselor or Specialist provides information and assistance to students and families, including information on student loans and other sources of financial aid. Leads group presentations or provides individual counseling and assistance with the application process; may also solicit and review applications for specific scholarships.

$61,690 / year median in Indiana

+9% projected growth

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Req Id:

43211

Job Title:

Student Clerical -

Peer Counselor City:

West Lafayette Job Summary This on-campus position in the Division of Financial Aid requires part-time work (10-15 hours per week) during the academic year with optional full-time hours during Purdue breaks. Peer Counselors will choose the hours that best fit around their class schedule each semester. The required summer 2027 and summer 2028 hours will be Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with the opportunity to take 2 weeks of unpaid vacation time each summer. We ask that a student stay a minimum of two years or longer. After completing training and learning how financial aid processes work, the Peer Counselors help Purdue students and their parents by answering questions on the phone, and via email, regarding the FAFSA application, financial aid eligibility and current aid status. Employee Class Student Benefits Eligibility NO FLSA Status Non-Exempt #body.unify div.unify-button-container .

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Posting Start Date:

7/21/26