Harvard Graduate School of Education · 1 day ago
Assistant Director, Admissions and Financial Aid
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$76K/yr - $76K/yr
3+ years expHarvard Graduate School of Education is a diverse community dedicated to changing the world through education. The Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid plays a vital role in managing admissions and financial aid activities, focusing on recruitment, application evaluation, and financial counseling.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a portfolio of domestic recruitment initiatives and contribute to the full-cycle admissions process — from marketing and recruitment to yield and matriculation — with a primary focus on experienced professionals across the U.S
Counsel and advise prospective students about application processes, degree programs, and HGSE’s offerings; represent HGSE at recruitment events on-campus, off-campus, and virtually
Evaluate and recommend candidates for admission using discretion and sound judgment for a portfolio of degree programs
Propose and implement innovative recruitment events, contacts, resources, and partnerships; monitor data and trends to assess recruitment and yield efforts and recommend operational improvements
Support the Financial Certification process for admitted international students to ensure timely documentation and compliance
Independently conduct institutional and federal needs analysis and award financial aid by evaluating complex financial information; manage a caseload of approximately 300 students through recruitment, awarding, enrollment, and graduation, including financial counseling and planning
Review appeals and requests for additional aid; communicate outcomes and provide clear guidance to students
Assist in developing, testing, and enhancing financial aid management systems (e.g., PowerFAIDS) and integrations with other university systems; analyze and test algorithms and business processes for packaging, compliance, communications, and reporting
Manage multiple fellowship programs, including fund management, recruitment, application, and selection processes; develop and update related policies and workflows
Support annual audit reporting, compliance, quality assurance, and financial aid operations in line with federal, state, and institutional policies
Contribute to the development and evaluation of communications strategies and materials related to aid; support students in financial literacy, debt management, and financial planning
Assist in training and onboarding of seasonal staff or graduate assistants as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
Minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience
Ability to work overtime including nights and weekends during peak periods
Ability to travel both locally and nationally
Any candidate wishing to be considered must supply a cover letter and resume. Please upload as one document
Previous experience in a student services office
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, intermediate Excel skills
Working knowledge of basic admissions principles
Familiarity with Technolutions Slate or similar CRM system
Excellent organizational, communications, writing, interpersonal, and customer service skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and contribute as member of team
Develop relationships with wide variety of internal and external constituencies, provide high-level of customer service
Ability to balance need to be both detail-oriented and strategic, and work in fast-paced environment
Benefits
Generous paid time off including parental leave
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
Retirement plans with university contributions
Wellbeing and mental health resources
Support for families and caregivers
Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
Company
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Harvard Graduate School of Education offers a range of courses with co curricular experiences with mentorship of faculty. It is a sub-organization of Harvard University.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$35.5M2016-05-20Grant· $35.5M
Leadership Team
Nadine Gaab
Associate Professor of Education
Recent News
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