Conducting FAFSA and New York State TAP completion workshops,
as well as financial literacy workshops focused on budgeting,
student loans, credit management, debt awareness, and financial
decision-making in on-campus, off-campus, and virtual
settings.
Representing SUNY Oneonta in person and virtually at college
fairs, high school visits, and community-based events.
Providing individualized counseling on financial aid
eligibility, financial planning, verification, and awarding.
Collaborating with Admissions, Academic Advising, AOP, ACE, and
other campus partners to support recruitment, retention, and
student persistence initiatives.
Scholarship Administration
- Coordinating the administration of institutional, private, and
SUNY Oneonta Foundation scholarships.
- Managing scholarship communications with recipients,
applicants, donors, and campus partners.
- Administering scholarship application, review, awarding, and
renewal processes while promoting equitable awarding
practices.
- Collaborating with the SUNY Oneonta Foundation to ensure
alignment with donor intent and stewardship expectations.
- Monitoring student eligibility and academic criteria for
scholarship recipients.
- Maintaining accurate records for reporting and reconciliation
of all scholarship programs.
Financial Aid
- Assisting in the development and implementation of
communication strategies that promote financial aid awareness and
financial literacy.
- Supporting office-wide outreach initiatives related to FAFSA
completion, verification, and participation in financial aid
programs.
- Serving as a financial aid counselor for an assigned student
population and assisting students and families in navigating
financial aid processes and resolving aid-related concerns.
Compliance & Operations
- Maintaining compliance with federal Title IV regulations, New
York State aid programs (e.g., TAP and Excelsior Scholarship), SUNY
policies, and institutional procedures.
- Assisting with verification, documentation review, and
professional judgment processes as needed.
- Maintaining accurate data within Banner and scholarship
management platforms.
- Supporting audit, reporting, and program review
activities.
- Tracking and reporting participation, scholarship utilization,
FAFSA completion activities, and financial wellness programming
outcomes.
Salary: $57,151. SUNY Oneonta is a Public Service Loan
Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer. Information on SUNY's
comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at
https://www.suny.edu/benefits . Visa sponsorship is
not available for this position.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of one year of professional experience or two years of
paraprofessional experience working with students, families, or
educational programs in a higher education, nonprofit, or
customer-service environment.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal
skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage
multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
- Valid driver's license by the time of appointment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of federal financial aid regulations (Title IV) and
New York State student aid programs, including TAP and the
Excelsior Scholarship.
- One to three years of experience in financial aid
administration, scholarship administration, or financial aid
program operations.
- Experience coordinating, administering, planning, or evaluating
scholarship programs, Title IV aid programs, or related student
support initiatives.
- Experience using Ellucian Banner or a comparable student
information system.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a
goal-oriented environment.
- Experience working with and serving diverse populations.
Additional Information:
SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or
master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic
programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values
inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing
community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and
live purposefully.
The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the
northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour
drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a
population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most
Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News.
The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each
season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating,
swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for
work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's
indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the
people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.
SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit
our website on diversity at:
https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity . Moreover, the
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected
veterans are encouraged to apply.
"At SUNY Oneonta, we believe
that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes
our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto
Cardelle.
Application Instructions:
To apply online go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=203969
. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for
three professional references (required).
For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our
website at:
https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment
.