Financial Aid Assistant

🇺🇸 Buffalo, NY 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $51K - $56K 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ June 24th, 2026

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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, processing aid documents, and conducting outreach to students and parents to determine need and eligibility for various student aid funds.

Highlights

Provide financial aid counseling and guidance on regulations and application procedures.
Maintain current knowledge of state, federal, and institutional financial aid regulations.
Analyze and process financial aid documentation accurately.
Develop and implement workshops and outreach programs targeting students and parents.
Support and attend both on-campus and off-campus events, including some evening and weekend hours.
Required proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Minimum qualifications include an Associate degree plus 2 years of work experience or equivalent, strong interpersonal communication skills, and excellent organizational ability.
Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and experience in higher education or financial aid.
Salary range is $51,261 to $56,000 annually for a full-time position.
The Financial Aid department serves a diverse student community and emphasizes inclusive practices and compliance with relevant regulations.