• Assistant Director of Financial Aid

    SUNY Adirondack (Queensbury, NY)


    Assistant Director of Financial Aid

     

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    Assistant Director of Financial Aid

     

    Salary

     

    $59,887.00 - $67,374.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Queensbury 12804, NY

     

    Job Type

     

    Full-Time (12-Month)

     

    Job Number

     

    202500049

     

    Division

     

    Enrollment & Student Affairs

     

    Department

     

    Financial Aid

     

    Opening Date

     

    07/22/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    8/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

     

    Broad Function

     

    Assists the Director of Financial Aid in performing all functions required for successful operation of the Financial Aid Office.

    Major Responsibilities

    Counsel students in all aspects of SUNY Adirondack Financial Aid programs. Independently maintains responsibility for administration of certain programs.

     

    + Uses knowledge of financial aid regulations to certify all types of federal, state and SUNY Adirondack financial aid programs.

    + Counsels students and families on all aspects of SUNY Adirondack’s financial aid programs.

    + Uses with expertise all appropriate office hardware and software including but not limited to Banner, and all appropriate state and federal software related to financial aid.

    + Coordinates review of financial aid recipients to ensure all federal and state standards have been met.

    + Administers one or more major programs.(e.g., loans, work-study, scholarships)

    + Oversees the NYS Award Certification process.

    + Speaks to various on- and off-campus groups on the topic of financial aid.

    + Able to set priorities and meet deadlines.

    + Is involved in professional growth by attending informational meetings and workshops on financial aid. Keeps abreast within the field through reading of materials and accessing carious financial aid list servers.

    + Contributes new ideas for the processing of financial aid.

    + Assists in the ongoing development of the Banner Financial Aid module.

    + Continues to develop financial aid and counseling skills.

    + Acts in the absence of the Director of Financial Aid.

    + Other duties as assigned by the President.

    Educational Requirements

    Bachelor Degree is minimally required in related area of finance and/or counseling; Master’s preferred.

    Years of Experience

    3 - 5 years of related experience in higher education financial aid required

     

    Salary Range

    $59,887 - $67,374 annually

    The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as SUNY Adirondack’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

    Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

    Office Environment. Occasionally lifting 5 - 10 lbs.

     

    Direct Reports

     

    None

     

    Full consideration will be given to applications received by August 5, 2025

     

    SUNY Adirondack values diversity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

     

    Employer

     

    SUNY Adirondack

     

    Address

     

    640 Bay Road

     

    Queensbury, New York, 12804

     

    Phone

     

    518-681-5657

     

    Website

     

    https://www.sunyacc.edu/careers

     

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