Financial Aid Advisor: Student Access & Compliance Specialist

University at Buffalo; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

MS Office

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience

Master's Degree

3+ years of higher education experience

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

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