Financial Aid Advisor

🇺🇸 Buffalo, NY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $57K - $61K

💻 Financial Aid

🗓️ October 3rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University at Buffalo is hiring a Financial Aid Advisor. The role involves providing financial aid advising services to prospective and enrolled students and their parents through workshops and outreach, making financial aid decisions, certifying eligibility, ensuring federal compliance, and collaborating with other departments to meet students' financial needs.

Highlights

Primary contact for prospective and enrolled students regarding financial aid.
Make financial aid decisions and recommend programs within legal guidelines.
Certify eligibility and authorize financial aid awards.
Ensure compliance with federal regulations and generate reconciliation reports.
Advise students and parents on managing personal finances.
Develop and implement financial aid workshops and outreach programs.
Collaborate with student services and business offices for financial support and referrals.
Participate in financial aid and enrollment events, including evenings and weekends.
Required skills include strong interpersonal communication, tact, diplomacy, and proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience required; master's degree and higher education experience preferred.
Annual salary range: $57,151 to $61,000.