Student Financial Services Advisor (Financial Aid, SL-3)

Posting Details

Posting Number

S436P

Job Title

Student Financial Services Advisor (Financial Aid, SL-3)

Application Deadline

10/25/2026

Department

Student Financial Services

FT - PT

Full Time

Part-time %

Minimum Salary

60245.00

Maximum Salary

60245.00

Description

SUNY Purchase is looking for an SFS Advisor. The SFS Advisor/Scolarship Coordinator is responsible for advising students about thier finaical aid and student account, and for the administration of the College’s Scholarship programs, under the direction of the Director of SFS. The Coordinator will be knowledgeable in all areas of financial aid and student accounts in order to provide comprehensive counseling to students and parents regarding all aspects of their accounts.

The Coordinator will assist the Director with the execution of additional programs such as payment plans, billing, collections and e-refunds. Attention to detail and the maintenance of accurate records is key to the position.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Serve as a member of the front desk staff, counseling students/parents and responding to their inquiries regarding financial aid and student accounts.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, parents and the general public.
• Assist in development of innovative strategies to deliver scholarships through increased use of technology.
• Produces reports as needed from Banner/ARGOS or manual systems. Maintains and updates the data in Banner on student screens.
• Present information to potential and admitted students in a public format as necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize assignments to meet deadlines and the ability to manage detailed information. Excellent record keeping is required.
• Answers general questions regarding components of the financial aid package. Also, responds to inquiries on the billing process and payments to student accounts.
• Prepares invoices and backup documentation to the PCF budget office for payment of scholarship funding.
• Monitor payment plan activity and perform outreach to students and parents.
• Assist with notifications to students regarding delinquent accounts and transfer to Attorney General’s office
• Assist in the production of e-bills, 1098-T’s, student refunds and other SFS outreach.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree is preferred. A strong working knowledge of Financial Aid/Student Accounts is preferred. Knowledge of Ellucian Banner and ARGOS system’s specifically as it relates to the financial aid and student accounts receivable modules is desired.

Experience

Two to four years of experience in an academic setting with significant computer experience including advanced knowledge of Excel required.

Candidates are required to complete an on-line application via the College’s job vacancy website and attach a resume specifying work experience and education, a cover letter (maximum one-page) expressing interest in the position and summarizing qualifications, and the names, addresses, and e-mail addresses (and phone numbers, if possible) of THREE (3) references, who can speak to your experience related to this position. Phone calls, hard copy, or e-mail submissions of application materials will NOT be accepted.

Special Note

About Purchase College, SUNY

A top 10 public school, according to U.S. News & World Report, Purchase College,

part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, is a dynamic campus

that combines conservatory training in the visual and performing arts with

programs in the liberal arts and sciences, in order to inspire an appreciation

for both intellectual and artistic talents in all students. Purchase

College, SUNY is a community of students, faculty, and friends where

open-minded engagement with the creative process leads to a lifetime of

intellectual growth and professional opportunity. For more information about

the college, visit Purchase College.

Benefits –

• Health, dental, and vision benefits are available to eligible employees after a 28-day waiting period. More information regarding other benefits such as generous paid time off, tuition assistance, and retirement systems can be found on SUNY’s Benefit Summaries website.
• Purchase College is a qualifying government employer allowing eligible employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Access to the NAEYC-accredited, on-campus child care at The Children’s Center.
• Discounted access to the world-class Performing Arts Center, free admission to the Neuberger Museum of Art, and free access to the athletic facilities.
• Other benefits include business-casual dress and an opportunity to telecommute (dependent on job function and operational need). For detailed information on some of the College’s employee benefits, visit the College’s Human Resources/Benefits website.

Nondiscrimination Policy – Purchase College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to service, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the Purchase community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic. To view the entire policy, please visit the following website: Purchase College Human Resources Policies and Procedures website.

Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Purchase College is an AA/EEO employer. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the University’s current campus security policies. Purchase College’s Annual Security Report is available at Purchase College NYS University Police Website.

Date to be Filled

12/01/2026