Assistant Director, Financial AID, Sargent College, Academic Services

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL AID, Sargent College, Academic Services

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Assistant Director of Graduate Financial Aid will determine eligibility, award scholarships and other funds in consultation with administration, and process financial aid documents. They have advanced knowledge of best practices on graduate financial aid in higher education, and are responsible for advising all graduate students across several large graduate programs at Sargent College, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, nutrition, and human physiology.

The assistant director will be part of the graduate enrollment and student services leadership teams, working closely with the Assistant Dean of Student Services, the Director of Graduate Enrollment and Strategic Communications, associate deans, department chairs and program directors to contribute to all aspects of financial aid support for graduate students during admission and throughout their time at Sargent College.

Additionally, the assistant director will provide complementary administrative support of graduate enrollment efforts during peak times of the year in coordination with the 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.

• 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.

• 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!

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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Job Location:

BOSTON, MA

Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular

Salary Grade:
Grade 47 ($62,525.00-$81,175.00)