Financial Aid Servicing Specialist

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

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Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Financial Aid Assistant (SL-2)

Salary: $51,261

The Financial Aid Servicing Specialist provides high-quality, student-centered support to current and prospective students and their families, helping them navigate the financial aid process.
This role is primarily responsible for servicing students via the front desk, email, and phone communications, while also contributing to student counseling, outreach, training, and service reporting. The Specialist ensures that all communications are accurate, timely, and compliant with federal, state, and institutional policies and regulations.

This position plays a key role in delivering a seamless and supportive student experience, helping students understand their financial aid options and successfully finance their Binghamton University education.

Responsibilities:

• Student Servicing - Front Desk, Email, and Phone (approximately 50%)
  • Serve as the primary staff member responsible for student-facing services, including walk-in, email, and phone inquiries. Provide accurate, timely, and courteous assistance to students and families regarding financial aid processes, deadlines, and policies. Ensure consistent coverage and high-quality service across all student contact points.
• Data & Service Reporting
  • Maintain, review, and analyze statistics related to front desk, email, and phone servicing. Prepare reports for management that highlight trends, recommend improvements, and identify proactive outreach opportunities.
• Student Counseling & Outreach
  • Counsel, guide, and assist students and families in understanding and managing financial aid options. Participate in on- and off-campus events, workshops, and community outreach initiatives to promote financial aid literacy and awareness.
• Communication & Procedure Updates
  • Keep financial aid staff informed about updates to servicing procedures and workflows. Communicate changes that affect email, phone, and in-person interactions to ensure consistency across the office.
• Training & Staff Development
  • Schedule and deliver training sessions for financial aid staff on best practices in student communication and servicing. Provide updated talking points to ensure staff are equipped to answer student inquiries effectively.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher)
• At least 1 year of experience in student services, customer service, financial aid, or related administrative work.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex policies in accessible language.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to quickly learn student information systems.

Preferred:

• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience working in financial aid or student support services.
• Familiarity with federal and state financial aid programs and compliance requirements.
• Experience analyzing data and preparing reports for service improvement.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or another language.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment will 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.

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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.

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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 the ADA Coordinator by completing the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form .

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