Financial Aid Assistant

Position Summary

Maintain databases within guidelines: perform data entry; identify and clarify incomplete or inconsistent data; resolve related problems. Prioritize office activities and delegate work to student and/or casual employees. Answer, screen and respond to high volume of telephone calls, voicemails, and emails. Serve as primary source of information to the general public, students, staff and faculty on policies, procedures, programs, and office activities. Cover for other staff as needed in other student facing roles. Operate personal computer equipment using a variety of database and spreadsheet software applications; analyze project requirements and feasibility; clarify project specifications; establish work priorities; set-up, type and generate a variety of documents usually of a mathematical/technical nature. May scan documents for future retrieval. Train users in operating database programs. This is a fully on site position.

Qualifications

Required Education:High School Diploma or equivalentRequired Experience:3+ years of office experience. Experience providing a high level of customer service.Preferred Experience:2+ years of office experience (with Associate's degree). 1 year of office experience (with Bachelor's degree).Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Proficiency with intermediate to advanced word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. Moderate to fast, accurate keyboarding. Good proofreading and writing skills. Strong attention to detail.Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Proficiency with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office.Experience and knowledge in student financial services, federal student aid programs, and higher education administration

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $40.215. This rate is based on bargaining unit contracts. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

NYU Law is an intellectual powerhouse and innovator in legal education, known for its focus on leadership, global issues, and public service. As part of this diverse and accomplished community, you’ll work with top faculty, support learning and research, and have regular opportunities to develop professionally. Located in Greenwich Village, one of New York’s most inviting neighborhoods, the Law School offers highly competitive benefits and perks, notably tuition remission.NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

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Posting Number2026-16079

Posted Date3 days ago(9/14/2026 9:00 AM)

Location : LocationUS-NY-New York

Hybrid Remote Work ClassificationFully Onsite: 100% Onsite

DepartmentStudent Financial Services

School/DivisionSchool of Law (LW1131)

Compensation GradeLocal 3882 - 10

UnionLocal 3882 - Union of Clerical, Administrative and Technical Staff (UCATS)

FT/PTFull-Time

CategoryFinance/Real Estate/Procurement/Grant Management