ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, AWARDING AND COUNSEL, Enrollment & Student Administration, Financial Assistance jobs in United States
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Inside Higher Ed · 3 days ago

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, AWARDING AND COUNSEL, Enrollment & Student Administration, Financial Assistance

positionBoston, MA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$59K/yr - $62K/yr
date1+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking an Assistant Director for Awarding and Counseling at Boston University. This position focuses on assisting students and parents in financing their education through financial analysis, planning, and advisement, while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

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Responsibilities

Managing a caseload of undergraduate students
Evaluating, analyzing, and processing detailed confidential reports to determine student eligibility for financial assistance using both federal and institutional methodology
Counseling student and families to help them make informed enrollment decisions and plan for their time at BU
Assisting the communications and outreach team in strengthening campus partnerships through presentations and events, both virtually and in-person
Ensuring that financial aid is packaged and disbursed
Participating in internal committee meetings, such as the Satisfactory Academic Progress Committee

Qualification

Financial aid policiesAnalytical skillsPeopleSoft Campus SolutionsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTime management

Required

A cover letter is required for consideration
A bachelor's degree is required for this position
Has at least one year of previous experience in a similar role
Demonstrates strong analytical skills
Is an effective problem solver
Displays excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills
Has the ability to manage multiple and competing deadlines
Works well independently and in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment

Preferred

Working knowledge of federal and state financial aid policies, procedures, and regulations
Experience using PeopleSoft Campus Solutions

Benefits

Generous benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, tuition remission, retirement plan, paid time off.

Company

Inside Higher Ed

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Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.insidehighered.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown

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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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