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University at Buffalo

Financial Aid Assistant

🇺🇸 Buffalo, NY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $51K - $56K

💻 Financial Aid

🗓️ October 18th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University at Buffalo is hiring a Financial Aid Assistant. The role involves supporting financial aid program administration by assisting students and parents with eligibility assessments, counseling, processing aid documents, and conducting outreach programs to ensure compliance with various regulations.

Highlights
  • Provide financial aid counseling and support to students and parents.
  • Maintain knowledge of state, federal, and institutional financial aid regulations.
  • Analyze and process financial aid documents accurately.
  • Develop and implement workshops and outreach programs related to financial aid.
  • Support on- and off-campus events, including some evening and weekend hours.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
  • Minimum qualifications: Associate degree plus 2 years related experience or equivalent; exceptional communication and customer service skills.
  • Preferred qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, higher education experience, and relevant financial aid experience.
  • Salary range: $51,261 - $56,000; full-time term appointment.
  • Department serves a diverse university community, emphasizing inclusive and ethical financial aid practices.