Executive Director, Financial Aid Network

Buffalo State College; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo State University is seeking an Executive Director for the SUNY Financial Aid Network (SUNYFAN) to plan, direct, and assess financial aid services for SUNYFAN member campuses. The role leads staff, coordinates FAFSA/TAP efforts, and provides data-informed recommendations to improve the program.

The position requires strategic planning, campus leadership experience, and ability to work independently with confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Minimum of ten years in higher education administration in financial aid.
• At least five years of campus leadership at director level or higher.
• Experience with data collection and analysis.
• Experience with program assessment.
• Experience tracking key deliverables and following up on outstanding items.

Responsibilities

• Track costs and allocate costs among SUNY FAN members.
• Allocate overhead costs to members via fees.
• Provide information and analysis to members on services and results.
• Prepare annual cost budgets for member campuses.
• Hire, train and manage SUNYFAN staffing.
• Maintain regular reporting to the Chancellor.

Skills

Higher education administration

Leadership

Strategic planning

Staff supervision

Data analysis

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Buffalo State University is seeking an Executive Director for the SUNY Financial Aid Network (SUNYFAN) to plan, direct, and assess financial aid services for SUNYFAN member campuses. The role leads staff, coordinates FAFSA/TAP efforts, and provides data-informed recommendations to improve the program.

The position requires strategic planning, campus leadership experience, and ability to work independently with confidentiality.