Scholarship/Financial Aid Coordinator

General Description:

SUNY Niagara is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Scholarship/Financial Aid Coordinator to coordinate, set up and manage all college scholarship programs and assist with financial aid processes. The role involves coordination of scholarship administration, ensuring compliance with academic standards, professional financial aid judgments, and assisting the Director with FAFSA completion, college nights, and federal reporting, including FISAP and the accounting of all federal and institutional aid. Evening and weekend hours will be required during peak times, and local travel will comprise approximately 5% of the role. This is a full-time, 12-month, non-ranked professional position reporting to the Director of Financial Aid.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills to coordinate complex processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills and communicate financial aid processes clearly.
• Effective collaboration and teamwork skills to work across departments

Required Qualifications:

•  Bachelors’ Degree; 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience working in a higher education setting; work experience that includes preparing and making presentations to groups. Valid driver’s license.