Senior Financial Aid Administrator

🇺🇸 New York, New York 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $50K - $63K 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ August 24th, 2026

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Touro University New York is hiring a Senior Financial Aid Administrator responsible for managing the entire student financial aid process and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. The role involves administering aid programs, counseling students, handling verification and disbursement, and maintaining accurate records and reporting.

Highlights

Manage and oversee federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs ensuring regulatory compliance
Administer student packaging, awarding, verification, and disbursement processes
Provide financial aid counseling and guidance on FAFSA and funding options
Monitor and implement changes from regulatory bodies such as the US Department of Education
Perform exit interviews and loan counseling for graduating students
Utilize student information systems for accurate processing and reporting
Requires a bachelor's degree and minimum 3 years of financial aid experience in higher education
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills required
Salary range: $50,274 to $62,843 per year
Some local and overnight travel required for staff coverage and training

Senior Financial Aid Administrator Full Description

Overview:

Reporting to the Director of Financial Aid, the Senior Financial Aid Administrator is responsible for the management and oversight of all aspects of the student financial aid process. The Senior Financial Aid Administrator is also responsible for ensuring compliance with all regulatory bodies. The Senior Financial Aid Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the financial aid office. A candidate for this position must demonstrate self-motivation, a high degree of organizational skills, a high level of customer service orientation, and a collaborative spirit to be successful in the fast-paced environment associated with being a member of the Division of Student Affairs team.

Responsibilities:

Administer federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs in compliance with all applicable regulations, including Title IV requirements
Ensure adherence to policies set forth by the US Department of Education and other regulatory bodies
Student packaging, awarding, verification, and disbursement processes
Monitor regulatory changes and implement operational updates to maintain compliance
Provide comprehensive financial aid counseling to prospective and current students and families
Guide students through FAFSA completion, verification requirements, and funding options
Resolve complex financial aid issues with a high level of professionalism and responsiveness
Utilize and maintain student information systems to ensure accurate processing and reporting
Performs exit interviews and loan counseling to students upon graduation

Qualifications:

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 3+ years of financial aid experience in higher education

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and regulatory accuracy.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to student service and institutional mission.

Travel

Locally as needed for staff coverage
May be required to travel overnight for training

Maximum Salary: USD $62,843.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary: USD $50,274.00/Yr.

Original Job Description

Overview:

Responsibilities:

Administer federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs in compliance with all applicable regulations, including Title IV requirements
Ensure adherence to policies set forth by the US Department of Education and other regulatory bodies
Student packaging, awarding, verification, and disbursement processes
Monitor regulatory changes and implement operational updates to maintain compliance
Provide comprehensive financial aid counseling to prospective and current students and families
Guide students through FAFSA completion, verification requirements, and funding options
Resolve complex financial aid issues with a high level of professionalism and responsiveness
Utilize and maintain student information systems to ensure accurate processing and reporting
Performs exit interviews and loan counseling to students upon graduation