Position Information

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AgencySUNY System Administration

TitleAdmissions Advisor for FAFSA Completion

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPSNU - Professional Services Negotiating Unit (UUP)

Salary RangeFrom $55000 to $65000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 50%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County New York

Street Address 116 E 55th St

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10022

Job Specifics

Duties Description Based in the SUNY Welcome Center, the Admissions Advisor for FAFSA Completion serves as a key resource and consultant in supporting students, families, school counselors, and educational partners in understanding and navigating financial aid opportunities. Reporting to the Director of College Advising and FAFSA Completion Implementation, this position plays a critical role in executing the Universal FAFSA Completion initiative by providing comprehensive financial aid information, conducting educational presentations, and ensuring students, families, and counselors have the information they need to understand their eligibility and for federal, state, and institutional aid programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Educational Outreach and Presentations:

- Provide comprehensive financial aid information to prospective and current SUNY students and their families regarding financial aid, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and New York State financial aid applications.
- Develop and deliver engaging presentations (both in-person and virtually) on financial aid topics, FAFSA completion, and affordability resources for students, families, school counselors, and community-based organizations.
- Collaborate with school counselors, college advisors, and other educational professionals to enhance financial aid awareness and completion rates
- Represent the SUNY Welcome Center at college fairs, community events, and educational conferences.
- Connect students to appropriate campus-based financial aid offices for specific appeals, dependency override requests, and special circumstance reviews.

Professional Development and Collaboration:

- Stay current with federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations, policies, and procedures
- Partner with SUNY campus financial aid offices to ensure consistent and accurate information delivery
- Work closely with the Director of College Advising and FAFSA Completion Implementation to support strategic initiatives
- Track state and city FAFSA completion metrics in support of the Universal FAFSA Completion initiative
- Report on families, students, and counselors supported, monitoring trends in financial aid application and completion to identify areas for improvement using Slate
- Utilize SUNY systems and platforms to access information and provide targeted consultation

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree required
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial aid concepts in accessible terms
- Highly engaging, proficient public presenter with experience delivering information to diverse audiences
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision
- Proficiency with technology, databases, and digital platforms for student information management
- A minimum of two years experience in admissions and/or financial aid, with working knowledge of FAFSA and the FAFSA completion process

Preferred Qualifications:

- Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred

Additional Comments Additional Information:

- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
- Extensive travel (up to 50%) throughout the NYC Metro area. Frequent evenings and occasional weekends.
- Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $55,000-$65,000 annually.
- State Title: Admissions Advisor (SL-3) and is part of the United University Professions Union.
- Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time. Generous amount of time off: 13 days of paid holidays per year; 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick time accrued for the first year of employment. Then increases thereafter. Please see our UUP benefits summary for additional information: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf

SUNY System Administration Benefits:

SUNY System Administration provides an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family through the many life changes you may experience while you work for SUNY. Our nationally recognized benefits include:

- Retirement: The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.
- Health Insurance: Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.
- Time Off: Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.
- Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.
- Flexible Working Arrangements: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules, are available depending on position.
- Explore our full benefits offerings here: www.suny.edu/benefits

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 518-320-1565

Email Address hr@sysadm.suny.edu

Address

Street 353 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12246

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease apply at this link: http://sunysystem.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=196739