Financial Aid Assistant

🇺🇸 Buffalo, NY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $51K - $56K

💻 Financial Aid

🗓️ October 3rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University at Buffalo is hiring a Financial Aid Assistant. The role involves supporting the administration of financial aid programs by providing counseling, analyzing and processing documents, and conducting outreach workshops to assist students and parents in determining financial aid eligibility.

Highlights

Provide financial aid counseling and guidance on rules, regulations, and application procedures.
Maintain updated knowledge of state, federal, and institutional financial aid regulations.
Analyze and process financial aid documents accurately.
Develop and implement workshops and outreach programs for students and parents.
Support and participate in on- and off-campus outreach events; evening and weekend hours required.
Strong proficiency required in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Minimum qualifications include an associate degree with two years of work experience or equivalent education and experience.
Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree, higher education experience, and related financial aid experience.
Salary range is $51,261 to $56,000 annually for a full-time, term position at Salary Grade SL2.
The position contributes to serving a diverse student body and requires exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.