Financial Aid Advisor

Job Description:

Farmingdale State College is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor. Reporting directly to the Director of Financial Aid, the Financial Aid Advisor is responsible for reviewing and verifying financial aid applications; performing needs analysis calculations; certifying alternative loans; processing consortium agreements; and completing and revising financial aid packages for an assigned student population. The Advisor will also manage the State University Student Assistance (SUSTA) program.

The Financial Aid Advisor will serve as the liaison for the Study Abroad Program, providing advisement, budgeting support, and cost-of-travel guidance to participating students, and will perform other duties as assigned.

The incumbent will represent the College at internal and external events, including Open House, Financial Aid Days, and similar activities.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to a collegial and collaborative administrative style and deliver high-quality customer service to students and families. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a friendly and professional demeanor are essential.

This position may require occasional evening and weekend hours, as well as some travel.

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
• Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Professional experience in Customer Service or Higher Education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use discretion in handling confidential information.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 3 years of professional experience in Higher Education.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations.
• Experience working with student data systems.

This is a full-time UUP position.

• For the first 10 working days, beginning Monday, March 16, 2026
  , and ending Friday, March 27, 2026
  , applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale.
• Closing date for receipt of applications:
  Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.