Financial Aid Advisor

State University of New York at Buffalo; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Financial Aid department at the University at Buffalo is looking for a Financial Aid Advisor to guide students and their families through financial aid processes. This full-time position involves advising on financial aid options, ensuring compliance with regulations, and conducting information sessions for students and parents in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills with a high degree of tact.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Make financial aid decisions and certify eligibility.
• Advise students and parents about financial management.
• Develop and implement financial aid workshops.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The University at Buffalo (UB) Financial Aid department is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor. In this position you will serve as the primary contact for the university’s prospective and enrolled student population. This position provides enrolled students with financial aid advising services and includes working with parents of the students through workshops and outreach.

As a Financial Advisor, you will:

• Make financial aid decisions based on information reported on the student application and recommend financial programs within established laws and guidelines.
• Certify financial aid eligibility and authorize financial aid awards for payment.
• Be accountable for ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
• Generate reports to verify and reconcile financial aid data.
• Advise students and parents regarding the management of the student’s personal finances.
• Develop and implement financial aid workshops and outreach programs for students and parents.
• Interact with other student service departments and other business offices to ensure that the financial needs of students are met and make necessary referrals to other student service office.
• Participate in financial aid and enrollment events, including night and weekend events.

This position is campus based and office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Evenings and weekends as needed.

We invite individuals to apply whose perspectives and experiences will enrich and strengthen our organization. The Financial Aid department serves a diverse constituency of patrons, and our employees, services and policies strive to honor and reflect this diversity. We encourage candidates who thrive in a welcoming multicultural environment to apply.

About the Financial Aid Office

The mission of the University at Buffalo’s Financial Aid Office is to facilitate access to education, actively contributing to the recruitment and retention endeavors of the university. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment by providing essential financial support to students. Our commitment extends to ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, thereby upholding the integrity and ethical standards of our financial assistance programs. Through these efforts, we aim to empower students to pursue their educational aspirations and contribute to the long-term success of our university community. For further information, please visit us our website .

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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the requirement
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills (oral and written) with a highly developed degree of tact and diplomacy exhibiting understanding, appreciation and respect for all individuals in a diverse environment
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Possess high attention to detail and display accuracy in all areas of responsibility
• Possess and display a high-level of customer service to all constituents
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without visa sponsorship. Please do not apply if you cannot satisfy this requirement

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Salary Range

Salary Range $57,151 - $61,000

Additional Salary Information

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Campus

Campus North Campus

Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?

Is a background check required for this posting? No

Contact Information

Contact's Name

Contact's Name Brian Hines

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title

Contact's Title Human Resources Officer

Contact's Email

Contact's Phone

Contact's Phone [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted

Posted 05/30/2025

Deadline for Internal Applicants

Deadline for Internal Applicants 06/13/2025

Deadline for External Applicants

Date to be filled

Date to be filled 07/17/2025

References

Number of References Required

Number of References Required 3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
  • Faculty
  • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
  • Research Foundation Employee
  • State Classified
  • State Professional
  • UB Foundation
  • TA/GA
  • Student
  • No Current Employment Affiliation
• * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
  • AcademicKeys.com
  • CareerExposure.com
  • CareerWomen.com
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • DiversitySearch.com
  • GoogleJobs.com
  • HERCjobs.org
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • IMDiversity.com
  • Indeed.com
  • LinkedIn.com
  • MBACareers.com
  • Conference
  • Personal Referral
  • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
  • Other
• * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
  • Yes
  • No

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].

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