Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Thu Dec 14 2023 Job Description:

　　Empire State University is currently seeking a full-time Bilingual Financial Aid Advisor (State Title: Financial Aid Advisor) to join our team at our Saratoga Springs, NY location.

　　The Financial Aid Advisor will administer, evaluate, process, verify, award and deny federal, state and institutional financial aid. The advisor will determine financial aid applicants' need as prescribed under congressional need analysis and federal regulations for the purpose of awarding student loans and campus-based funds. They will counsel and confer with students with regard to student expense budgets and personal and family situations that may be related to financial need determination and financial aid opportunities in person or via the telephone or written correspondence.

　　Job Requirements:

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.

　　Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish and English.

　　Proficiency in computer applications and the aptitude to quickly learn new technology.

　　Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks; demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

　　Initiative and creativity and the ability to function well in an environment that promotes both teamwork and independence.

　　Strong, well-developed organizational, written and oral communication skills.

　　Excellent customer services skills and the ability to work effectively with students, the public, the university community and external constituencies with a sensitivity to the needs of and an appreciation for cultural and group differences.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Experience with Banner (or other higher education) student system.

　　A minimum of 3 years financial aid experience.

　　Ability to apply complex regulations to a variety of situations.

　　Prior knowledge of and experience working with bilingual and emergent bilingual learners, particularly in online settings.

　　Prior experience working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse linguistic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

　　Special Information:

　　This position will be located in Saratoga Springs, NY.

　　Must be able to work a flexible schedule during peak periods.

　　VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

　　SUNY Empire provides employees with robust remote and flexible work options to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff in a dispersed work environment.

　　Additional Information:

　　Rank/Salary: SL3 / $57,000-$60,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

　　Empire State University is an EOE employer.

　　We are pleased to offer our employees an excellent benefit package which includes; NYS health insurance, free dental and vision, competitive retirement options, and generous vacation, sick and holiday accruals; and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. We also offer professional-development activities for professionals and support staff.

　　IF YOU NEED A DISABILITY-RELATED ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL THE ADA COORDINATOR AT (518) 587-2100, ext. 2240. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TITLE II CRIME AWARENESS AND SECURITY ACT, A COPY OF OUR CRIME STATISTICS IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY CALLING (518) 587-2100, ext. 2800. IT CAN ALSO BE VIEWED ON-LINE AT THE SAFETY AND SECURITY WEBSITE AT www.sunyempire.edu/safety-security.