Buffalo State University
Financial Aid Advisor
🇺🇸 Buffalo, NY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $57K - $64K
💻 Financial Aid
🗓️ August 19th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Buffalo State University is hiring a Financial Aid Advisor. This role involves administering the NYS TAP program, processing financial aid applications, counseling students and parents, managing consortium agreements, and supporting students in national, international, and FIT programs. The advisor also maintains the financial aid website, updates compliance reports, and serves as a liaison at various events.
Highlights
- Administer NYS TAP program under senior staff supervision
- Process financial aid applications and provide counseling to students and parents
- Complete consortium agreements and monitor Exchange, Study Abroad, and FIT program students
- Respond to service counter inquiries, emails, and phone calls
- Serve as financial aid presenter at internal and external events
- Maintain Financial Aid Department website and update annual Consumer Report for Title IV compliance
- Required knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Banner or similar SIS, HESCWeb, DegreeWorks, NSLDS, and COD
- Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, experience with financial aid systems, and knowledge of federal and NY State financial aid regulations
- Preferred qualification: Master's degree
- Salary range: $57,151 - $64,000; full-time, exempt position in the Financial Aid Office
Financial Aid Advisor Full Description
Financial Aid Advisor
About Buffalo State | Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.
Faculty/Professional | Professional
Department | Financial Aid Office
Local Title | Financial Aid Advisor
Budget Title | Financial Aid Advisor
Rank | SL-3
Line Number | 20874
Salary Range | $57,151 - $64,000
FTE | Full-Time
Negotiating Unit | UUP
FLSA | Exempt
Department Website | https://financialaid.buffalostate.edu/
Brief Job Description
Administer the NYS TAP program under close supervision of a senior staff member. Process financial aid; provide counseling; complete consortium agreements and monitor students that participate in national, international, and FIT programs. Complete requests for Exchange and Study Abroad students within established timeframe. Advises students and parents of the financial aid process and provides alternative sources of financial assistance to meet university costs. Will work the service counter, answer office emails and phones, and assist support staff as needed. Serves as a financial aid presenter at internal and external events. Assist with maintaining the Financial Aid Department’s website and ensure that the Consumer Report is updated annually in accordance with Title IV compliance
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite Familiar with Banner or similar Student Information System, HESCWeb, DegreeWorks, NSLDS and CODCurrent working knowledge of federal and New York State financial aid regulations Strong interpersonal, quantitative, administrative, and analytical skills Experience with financial aid systems Ability to work effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff and contribute to the enrollment management efforts at the university
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree
Anticipated Date of Hire | 09/01/2025
Priority Review Date | 08/15/2025
Application Deadline Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant |
Contact Person |
Contact Email |
Contact Fax |
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/7919
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer | Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at warnesje@buffalostate.edu or call (716) 878-4822.
Background Investigation Statement | All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening.
Clery Statement | Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report (ASR) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878-6333.
New York State Executive Order 161 | Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov. Further restrictions on using salary information in the hiring process appear in Labor Law §194-a.
Faculty/Professional | Professional
Department | Financial Aid Office
Local Title | Financial Aid Advisor
Budget Title | Financial Aid Advisor
Rank | SL-3
Line Number | 20874
Salary Range | $57,151 - $64,000
FTE | Full-Time
Negotiating Unit | UUP
FLSA | Exempt
Department Website | https://financialaid.buffalostate.edu/
Brief Job Description
Administer the NYS TAP program under close supervision of a senior staff member. Process financial aid; provide counseling; complete consortium agreements and monitor students that participate in national, international, and FIT programs. Complete requests for Exchange and Study Abroad students within established timeframe. Advises students and parents of the financial aid process and provides alternative sources of financial assistance to meet university costs. Will work the service counter, answer office emails and phones, and assist support staff as needed. Serves as a financial aid presenter at internal and external events. Assist with maintaining the Financial Aid Department’s website and ensure that the Consumer Report is updated annually in accordance with Title IV compliance
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite Familiar with Banner or similar Student Information System, HESCWeb, DegreeWorks, NSLDS and CODCurrent working knowledge of federal and New York State financial aid regulations Strong interpersonal, quantitative, administrative, and analytical skills Experience with financial aid systems Ability to work effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff and contribute to the enrollment management efforts at the university
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree
Anticipated Date of Hire | 09/01/2025
Priority Review Date | 08/15/2025
Application Deadline Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant |
Contact Person |
Contact Email |
Contact Fax |
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/7919
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer | Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at warnesje@buffalostate.edu or call (716) 878-4822.
Background Investigation Statement | All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening.
Clery Statement | Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report (ASR) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878-6333.
New York State Executive Order 161 | Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov. Further restrictions on using salary information in the hiring process appear in Labor Law §194-a.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Buffalo State website
- Buffalo News
- Buffalo Rocket
- Challenger
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- HigherEdJobs
- Panorama Hispano News
- Employee Referral
- Other
- * All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The college's Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening. Prior to an offer of employment, an applicant will be required to sign an authorization release form, allowing Buffalo State to conduct a background investigation. Failure of an applicant to sign the authorization release form will disqualify an applicant from further consideration for appointment.
- I agree to comply with the college's policy.
- I do not agree to comply with the college's policy. (Note, this selection will disqualify you from further consideration for appointment.)
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References
Optional Documents
Human Resource Management Office
Buffalo State University • 1300 Elmwood Avenue • Cleveland Hall 403
Buffalo, NY 14222 • Phone: 716-878-4822 • Fax: 716-878-3068
Website: hr.buffalostate.edu • E-mail: senecacl@buffalostate.edu
Buffalo State University • 1300 Elmwood Avenue • Cleveland Hall 403
Buffalo, NY 14222 • Phone: 716-878-4822 • Fax: 716-878-3068
Website: hr.buffalostate.edu • E-mail: senecacl@buffalostate.edu
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