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Associate Director of Systems and Funds Management

University at Buffalo · United States
Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Fixed contract (1-4 years)
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 16, 2026
Offered salary$85000 - $95000

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Associate Director of Systems and Funds Management

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Posting Details

Position Information
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Position Title Associate Director of Systems and Funds Management
Classification Title Staff Associate
Department Financial Aid
Posting Number P260208
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64382
Employer State
Bargaining Unit 08
Position Type UUP Professional
Professional Appointment Term Term
Salary Grade SL4
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary The Office of Financial Aid is seeking an Associate Director of Systems and Funds Management to serve as a member of the Financial Aid Leadership team. The Associate Director of Systems and Funds Management will be responsible for cyclical and day-to-day operations, business and processes, and to provide oversight to the systems and fiscal management staff. The position requires a high level of attention to detail and a strong commitment to regulatory and policy compliance.

Duties include:
  • Leading the systems team in testing, optimization and maintenance of processing conducted through Oracle PeopleSoft Student Information System (SIS).
  • Maximizing system functionality to ensure efficiency and accuracy of financial aid awarding.
  • Analysis of data in relation to FAFSA completion, packaging, scholarship strategies, and student success.
  • Reporting progress, coordinating activities, and leading financial aid team members, to ensure timely and efficient completion of projects.
  • Assist in determining strategic focus, project phases, system requirements, outcomes and implementation plans, including methodologies, timelines, and tasks.
  • Oversee and direct the development and management of new initiatives for improving student services, and business and financial aid operations within Financial Aid and Scholarships.
  • Direct the development of budget projections and expenditure analysis related to State, Federal, Institutional and UB Foundation accounts.
  • Manage processes to ensure annual reporting requirements are satisfied by deadlines. Collaboratively, work with Enterprise Application Services (EAS) to ensure effective management of existing financial aid software systems as well as the implementation of new software solutions.
  • Develop and maintain policy and procedure documents, testing plans and training materials.

Work Hours: Monday –Friday 8:30-5:00 pm; evenings and weekends as needed to meet the business needs. Some travel may be required.

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Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without visa sponsorship.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years of experience in Financial or Master’s Degree with 1 year of experience in Financial Aid Administration. Demonstrated experience with student information systems and federal financial aid platforms.
Preferred Qualifications A Master’s degree with 5-7 years experience supervising Financial Aid staff. Three or more years’ experience with Oracle PeopleSoft SIS and Microsoft Access.
Our University Community
Prodig+ No
Executive Position No
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range $85000 - $95000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Job Type Full-Time
Campus North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name Brian Hines
Contact's Pronouns he/him
Contact's Title
Contact's Email [email protected]
Contact's Phone 716-645-7751
Posting Dates
Posted 09/21/2026
Deadline for Internal Applicants 10/05/2026
Deadline for External Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 11/05/2026
References
Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
    • Faculty
    • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
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    • State Classified
    • State Professional
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    • Student
    • No Current Employment Affiliation
  2. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
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  3. * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
    • Yes
    • No

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