Boston University · 8 hours ago
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL AID, Sargent College, Academic Services
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$63K/yr - $81K/yr
5+ years expBoston University is one of the leading institutions in health and rehabilitation sciences, and they are seeking an Assistant Director of Graduate Financial Aid. This role involves determining eligibility for financial aid, advising graduate students on financial aid options, and providing administrative support for graduate enrollment efforts.
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Responsibilities
Determine eligibility, awarding scholarships and other funds in consultation with administration, and processing financial aid documents
Advise all graduate students across several large graduate programs at Sargent College, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, nutrition, and human physiology
Counsel students regarding various financial aid programs and budgets and educate students of the options, procedures, and repayment of federal financial aid
Be part of the graduate enrollment and student services leadership teams and work closely with the Assistant Dean of Student Services, and Director of Graduate Enrollment and Strategic Communications, associate deans, department chairs and program directors to contribute to all aspects financial aid support to graduate students during admission and throughout their time as a graduate student at Sargent College
Provide complementary administrative support of graduate enrollment efforts during peak times of the year in coordination 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
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
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.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.9MKey Investors
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
2019-04-30Grant· $4.9M
Leadership Team
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