Financial Aid Advisor

Hunter College is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor to join the team and be a part of the mission to serve the Hunter College community. The Financial Aid Advisor reports to the Financial Aid Manager.

In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Financial Aid Advisor will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide comprehensive advising and support in the areas of financial aid application, eligibility, awarding, disbursement, and reconciliation for all Hunter College students.
• Serve as an integral part of the Financial Aid team, addressing student inquiries with professionalism and delivering high-quality, student-first service.
• Stay current with federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations, policies, and procedures; effectively communicate updates to the campus community through individual advising, workshops, and group presentations.
• Actively contribute to the Hunter College community by fostering a culture of collaboration and student success, supporting both departmental and institutional goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality, student-centered service within a diverse and inclusive academic environment is expected.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and New York State financial aid regulations, programs, policies, and procedures preferred.
• Experience using financial aid systems and tools, particularly PeopleSoft (CUNYfirst), and related platforms such as NSLDS, is highly desirable.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities to effectively support students and collaborate with colleagues is a must.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule during peak periods, including occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

CUNY Title Overview

Counsels applicants and students on eligibility for financial aid programs, assisting them in the application process.

• Verifies eligibility for Federal and State financial aid programs including grants, scholarships, and guaranteed student loans.
• Performs application intake, evaluation, processing and awarding.
• Assists in the production of Financial Aid online, print material, and websites.
• Advises students on good academic standing requirements and the appeal process; reviews appeals for dependency overrides and budget adjustments.
• Conducts group workshops and represents the financial aid office at various on- and off- campus events.
• Serves as a liaison between the college office and Direct Loan Providers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

CUNY Title

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

Compensation and Benefits

$48,911-$57,573, Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number 30920.

Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters - also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, -, \_ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include: Cover Letter or Statement of scholarly interests, Curriculum Vitae/ Resume, Names and contact information of 3 references.

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

Closing Date: The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on 09/19/2025. The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.