The Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid (UFA) at Princeton University is a unit within the Office of the Dean of the College (ODOC). The undergraduate financial aid program supports and advances Princeton’s commitment to ensuring that students from all economic backgrounds can afford to attend. The office awards aid to over 4,000 students annually with a scholarship budget of over 325M in FY26.
Reporting to the director, the UFA office manager is an integral member of the UFA team. The office manager provides administrative support for the director, deputy director and others (as needed), executes office policy and represents the office to the Princeton University community. The officemanager is responsible for resource allocation and manages the logistics and office operations for a staff of 19.
Operations Management
Budget and Physical Office Stewardship
Office Records Management
Administrative Support
Essential Qualifications:
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage a front desk, creating a welcoming atmosphere and handling inquiries with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications:
● Competence with PeopleSoft, Concur, and PRIME.
● Experience working in a higher education environment.
● Fiscal management experience.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.
If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.