Financial Aid Advisor

University at Buffalo

Town of Amherst (NY)

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USD 60 000 - 63 000

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Il y a 11 jours

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Résumé du poste

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor to serve as the primary contact for prospective and enrolled students and their families. The role provides financial aid advising, campus workshops, and outreach to support student success.

You will certify eligibility, make aid decisions, ensure compliance with regulations, and collaborate with other offices to meet student financial needs. This is a full-time, campus-based position with standard weekday hours and occasional

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 2 years of work experience is required.
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills (oral and written) with tact and diplomacy.
Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Exceedingly well organized with high attention to detail.
High level of customer service to all constituents.
Authorized to work in the United States by start date; no sponsorship guaranteed.

Responsabilités

Make financial aid decisions based on information in the student application and guidelines.
Certify financial aid eligibility and authorize awards.
Serve as subject matter expert in federal/state/institutional programs.
Ensure compliance with federal regulations.
Generate reports to verify and reconcile aid data.
Advise students/parents on managing finances.
Participate in workshops and outreach for students/parents.
Coordinate with other offices to meet student needs.

Connaissances

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

MS Office

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience

Master's Degree

3+ years of higher education experience

Outils

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Description du poste

Financial Aid Advisor

Position Information

Position Title: Financial Aid Advisor

Department: Financial Aid

Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9900036 https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/65010

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The University at Buffalo (UB) Financial Aiddepartment is seeking a Financial AidAdvisor. In this position you will serve as the primarycontact for the university's prospective and enrolled studentpopulation. This position provides enrolled students with financialaid advising services and includes working with parents of thestudents through workshops and outreach.

As a Financial Advisor, you will:

Make financial aid decisions based on information reported onthe student application and recommend financial programs withinestablished laws and guidelines.
Certify financial aid eligibility and authorize financial aidawards for payment.
Serve as a subject matter expert in designated federal, stateand/or institutional financial aid programs.
Be accountable for ensuring compliance with federalregulations.
Generate reports to verify and reconcile financial aiddata.
Advise students and parents regarding the management of thestudent's personal finances.
Participate in financial aid workshops and outreach programsfor students and parents.
Interact with other student service departments and otherbusiness offices to ensure that the financial needs of students aremet and make necessary referrals to other student serviceoffices.
Participate in financial aid and enrollment events, includingnight and weekend events.
Engage in scheduled and self-directed professional developmentactivities.

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 experienceswill enrich and strengthen our organization. The Financial Aiddepartment serves a diverse constituency of patrons, and ouremployees, services and policies strive to honorand reflect thisdiversity. We encourage candidates who thrive in a welcomingmulticultural environment to apply.

About the Financial Aid Office

The mission of the University at Buffalo's Financial Aid Office isto facilitate access to education, actively contributing to the recruitment and retention endeavors of the university. We arededicated to fostering an inclusive environment by providingessential financial support to students. Our commitment extends toensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutionalregulations, thereby upholding the integrity and ethical standardsof our financial assistance programs. Through these efforts, we aimto empower students to pursue their educational aspirations andcontribute to the long-term success of our university community.

For further information, please visit our website.

Learn more:

Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-beingand success to enhance every aspect of your life.
Being a part of the University at Buffalocommunity.

The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with adisability.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 2 years of work experience. Acombination of education and experience will be considered in lieuof the requirement.
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills (oral andwritten) with a highly developed degree of tact and diplomacyexhibiting understanding, appreciation and respect for allindividuals in a diverse environment.
Strong working knowledge of MS office applications requiredincluding Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Exceedingly well organized.
Possess high attention to detail and display accuracy in allareas of responsibility.
Possess and display a high-level of customer service to allconstituents.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States bytheir start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee thatit will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining workauthorization.

Preferred Qualifications