Financial Wellness & Scholarship Coordinator

SUNY Oneonta; Town of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Oneonta is seeking a Financial Wellness & Scholarship Coordinator to coordinate financial aid outreach, deliver financial literacy education, and administer institutional and foundation scholarships. The role reports to the Director of Financial Aid and serves as a key resource for students and families navigating financial aspects of higher education.

The position blends student-facing counseling, scholarship administration, and campus outreach to support access, affordability,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one year of professional experience or two years of paraprofessional experience working with students, families, or educational programs in a higher education, nonprofit, or customer-service environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's license by the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Planning, implementing, and delivering financial aid outreach and financial literacy programs for prospective and current students and their families.
• Conducting FAFSA and New York State TAP completion workshops, as well as financial literacy workshops focused on budgeting, student loans, credit management, debt awareness, and financial decision-making in on-campus, off-campus, and virtual settings.
• Representing SUNY Oneonta in person and virtually at college fairs, high school visits, and community-based events.
• Providing individualized counseling on financial aid eligibility, financial planning, verification, and awarding.
• Collaborating with Admissions, Academic Advising, AOP, ACE, and other campus partners to support recruitment, retention, and student persistence initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Strong organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description:

The Financial Wellness & Scholarship Coordinator supports SUNY Oneonta's commitment to access, affordability, and student success by coordinating financial aid outreach, delivering financial wellness education, and administering institutional and foundation scholarship programs. Reporting to the Director of Financial Aid, this position serves as a key resource for students and families navigating the financial aspects of higher education.

The position combines student-facing financial aid counseling, financial wellness education, scholarship administration, and outreach efforts to support student access, affordability, persistence, and success.

To learn more about the University and the department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ or https://suny.oneonta.edu/about/university-offices/financial-aid-and-scholarships.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Financial Outreach/Literacy & Student Engagement

• Planning, implementing, and delivering financial aid outreach and financial literacy programs for prospective and current students and their families.


• Conducting FAFSA and New York State TAP completion workshops, as well as financial literacy workshops focused on budgeting, student loans, credit management, debt awareness, and financial decision-making in on-campus, off-campus, and virtual settings.


• Representing SUNY Oneonta in person and virtually at college fairs, high school visits, and community-based events.


• Providing individualized counseling on financial aid eligibility, financial planning, verification, and awarding.


• Collaborating with Admissions, Academic Advising, AOP, ACE, and other campus partners to support recruitment, retention, and student persistence initiatives.

Scholarship Administration

• Coordinating the administration of institutional, private, and SUNY Oneonta Foundation scholarships.


• Managing scholarship communications with recipients, applicants, donors, and campus partners.


• Administering scholarship application, review, awarding, and renewal processes while promoting equitable awarding practices.


• Collaborating with the SUNY Oneonta Foundation to ensure alignment with donor intent and stewardship expectations.


• Monitoring student eligibility and academic criteria for scholarship recipients.


• Maintaining accurate records for reporting and reconciliation of all scholarship programs.

Financial Aid

• Assisting in the development and implementation of communication strategies that promote financial aid awareness and financial literacy.


• Supporting office-wide outreach initiatives related to FAFSA completion, verification, and participation in financial aid programs.


• Serving as a financial aid counselor for an assigned student population and assisting students and families in navigating financial aid processes and resolving aid-related concerns.

Compliance & Operations

• Maintaining compliance with federal Title IV regulations, New York State aid programs (e.g., TAP and Excelsior Scholarship), SUNY policies, and institutional procedures.


• Assisting with verification, documentation review, and professional judgment processes as needed.


• Maintaining accurate data within Banner and scholarship management platforms.


• Supporting audit, reporting, and program review activities.


• Tracking and reporting participation, scholarship utilization, FAFSA completion activities, and financial wellness programming outcomes.

Salary:

$57,151. SUNY Oneonta is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer. Information on SUNY’scomprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.


• Minimum of one year of professional experience or two years of paraprofessional experience working with students, families, or educational programs in a higher education, nonprofit, or customer-service environment.


• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.


• Valid driver's license by the time of appointment.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

• Knowledge of federal financial aid regulations (Title IV) and New York State student aid programs, including TAP and the Excelsior Scholarship.


• One to three years of experience in financial aid administration, scholarship administration, or financial aid program operations.


• Experience coordinating, administering, planning, or evaluating scholarship programs, Title IV aid programs, or related student support initiatives.


• Experience using Ellucian Banner or a comparable student information system.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a goal-oriented environment.


• Experience working with and serving diverse populations.

Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. \"At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation.\" - President Alberto Cardelle.