Financial Aid Advisor

Joe Cox

Financial Aid Advisor

Vacancy Announcement

Position Information

 

Campus TitleFinancial Aid Advisor
DepartmentFinancial Aid
Position Summary
The Financial Aid Advisor will assist in the implementation of all federal and state programs, procedures and regulations, assist in the processing of financial aid applications. This position will serve as backup to the front line staff in the office.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Must demonstrate commitment and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, faculty and staff in support of campus and department mission.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • At least one year customer service experience required and at least one year experience in financial aid or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree
  • Experience with Microsoft Office application and Google Workspace
  • Banner experience
License/Certification 
Other Skills Required 
Supervision Received
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Supervision Exercised 

Posting Details

Posting Details

 

Posting NumberS338
Number of Vacancies1
Line # to be filled01203
Full or Part-timeFull-Time
Appointment TypeTerm
Anticipated Appointment Start Date 
Job Posting Date02/15/2024
Apply By03/07/2024
Job Posting Closed Date 
Open Until FilledYes
SalaryCommensurate with experience
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter and resume. In
addition, applicants should be prepared to supply contact information (email address) for
three professional references, one of which must be supervisory. References will be contacted after initial interviews.

For full consideration, applications must be received by March 07, 2024.
About SUNY Geneseo
Mission Statement
We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.

Vision
We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.

Values
The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:

  • Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.
  • Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.
  • Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates
    different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and
    contributions of each individual.
  • Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,
    empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global
    communities.
  • Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of
    environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the
    past and our obligations to the future.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.

To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email ode@geneseo.edu. Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion!
Background Investigation Statement
All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.
Clery Statement
Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report(ASR) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.
NY State Executive Order 161

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Quick Link for Postingshttps://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/4712

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Job Duties/Responsibilities

 

Percentage Of Time20
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Serve as primary support of the student loan program.
  • Assist the Associate Director of Financial Aid to ensure compliance in all areas involving the student loan programs including Direct PLUS loan and private loan processing.
Percentage Of Time20
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Serve as primary processor for federal verification.
Percentage Of Time20
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Serve as lead reviewer of financial EOP documentation for new students.
  • Review and request all financial documents needed to determine eligibility for the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP).
  • Review all incoming verification documentation, request additional information, as needed, and make updates/corrections to FAFSA using Banner and Department of Education websites.
Percentage Of Time10
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Provide counseling to students and families.
  • Meet with students and their families and explore ways to finance a college education and loan obligations.
Percentage Of Time10
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Assist with enrollment and retention activities.
  • Assist in on and off-campus financial aid presentations informing public of the financial aid process and sources of available aid. These presentations include orientation sessions, EOP Summer program, college night financial aid presentations, and aid application filing events.
Percentage Of Time10
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Process summer financial aid applications.
  • Review all summer aid applications to determine cost of attendance and EFC and package aid accordingly.
Percentage Of Time5
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Maintain professional development activities.
  • Keep current on federal and state regulations that impact financial aid and students at SUNY Geneseo.
Percentage Of Time5
Job Duty/ Responsibility
Provide backup assistance to support staff as needed.
  • Assist support staff with walk-ins, phone calls, and emails as needed.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
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