Financial Aid Counselor - Binghamton University

Budget Title: Financial Aid Advisor (SL-3)

Salary: $55,151

This position assists in offering guidance and assistance to students and parents in all matters pertaining to the financing of a Binghamton University, which entails:

• Processing of applications, verification and appeals in an accurate and timely manner.
• Responding to student/family inquiries that are initiated during on-call hours, via email or phone calls.
• Offering guidance in support of servicing that is student-centered, and whenever possible delivery of information at the first point of contact.

The position requires knowledge, understanding, and interpretation of federal aid regulations in the administration of student federal aid. Therefore, continued learning and attendance at federal student aid conferences, webinars and regional organization meetings is expected.

This position provides financial aid related presentations both on- and off-campus, as needed.

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum one year experience in financial aid
• Strong customer service background
• Strong written, oral, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable with technology and Microsoft Office tools
• The ability to work as a team member as well as independently
• The ability to travel yearly

Preferred:

• Experience using BANNER

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3660.