Financial Aid Advisor

Financial Aid Advisor

Nestled in the vibrant Gramercy Park / Flatiron district of Manhattan, Baruch College stands as a beacon of opportunity within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. With a proud legacy of serving a diverse student body exceeding 19,000, we embrace individuals from various cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds, embodying our commitment to inclusivity and academic excellence. Recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education for our role in advancing student social mobility, Baruch is honored to be designated as a Hispanic and Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander Serving Institution, further solidifying our dedication to diversity and equity. This position reports to the Director of Financial Aid Services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Verifies students' eligibility for all types of aid programs and resources (e.g., Pell and SEOG Grants, external and internal scholarships, student loans (Subsidized, Unsubsidized, Perkins, PLUS, and Private), work-study opportunities, etc.)
• Supports compliance by monitoring Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and a variety of performance indicators as well as correcting and updating students' pertinent data
• Assists families and students with their aid application and processing
• Reviews, updates, and inputs financial aid information in a variety of sites and applications
• Monitors and keeps logs of students' contacts for prompt and accurate response using various platforms and social media; provides feedback to improve services
• Collaborates in the production of the office's Policy and Procedures Manual (PPM)
• Helps with the supervision and evaluation of support staff and student workers
• Aids with special projects or activities as designed and assigned by the Director or designee

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualification :

Preferred Qualifications :

Compensation and Benefits :

$63,003- $68,668; Salary commensurate with education and experience. CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement / pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

How to Apply :

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Closing Date : November 26, 2025

Job Search Category : CUNY Job Posting : Managerial / Professional

Equal Employment Opportunity : CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO / AA / Vet / Disability Employer.