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Boston University · 1 day ago

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL AID, Sargent College, Academic Services

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$63K/yr - $81K/yr

5+ years exp

Boston University is one of the country’s leading schools of health and rehabilitation sciences. The Assistant Director of Graduate Financial Aid will determine eligibility and awarding of scholarships while advising graduate students on financial aid programs and budgets throughout their time at Sargent College.

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Responsibilities

Determine eligibility and awarding scholarships and other funds in consultation with administration

Process financial aid documents

Advise all graduate students across several large graduate programs at Sargent College

Counsel students regarding various financial aid programs and budgets

Educate students on options, procedures, and repayment of federal financial aid

Contribute to all aspects of financial aid support to graduate students during admission and throughout their time as a graduate student

Provide complementary administrative support of graduate enrollment efforts during peak times of the year

Coordinate with Sr. Director of Graduate Enrollment & Strategic Communications and their team for general admissions administration, operations related to the Slate platform, enrollment events, and other graduate enrollment tasks as assigned

Qualification

Financial Aid ManagementData-Informed DecisionsCultural SensitivityReporting PlatformsStudent Information SystemsCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree, master's preferred

Five years of professional experience in higher education student financial aid management

Sensitivity for multicultural, disability, and socio-economic diversity with an awareness of best practices

Diplomacy and dependability in collaborating with students, faculty, staff and resources across the University

Experience supporting data-informed decisions

Experience serving diverse student populations and a demonstrated commitment to racial justice, equity, and inclusion

Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), including the ability to work sensitively to support students to make informed decisions

Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues across the university

Openness to learning new reporting platforms and procedures

Preferred

Interest in health-care professions and the role of AAU/R1 universities in the US higher-education system

Previous knowledge and familiarity with BU's student information systems is a plus!

Company

Boston University

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Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with three primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.

Founded in 2008

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

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