ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL AID, Sargent College, Academic Services
Inside Higher Ed, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL AID, Sargent College, Academic Services
Boston University Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is one of the country’s leading schools of health and rehabilitation sciences. Home to more than 1,200 undergraduate and 575 graduate students, Sargent College combines outstanding faculty and cutting-edge research to provide superb education and clinical experiences. The college has more than 25 on-campus research facilities, clinical centers, and labs. It offers top-ranked degree programs in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech, language and hearing sciences, health science, human physiology, behavior and health, and nutrition.
Responsibilities 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 will advise all graduate students across several large graduate programs at Sargent College (including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, nutrition, and human physiology), educate students on options, procedures, and repayment of federal financial aid, and provide information to support informed decisions. The role involves participating in graduate enrollment and student services leadership teams and collaborating with the Assistant Dean of Student Services, 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 graduate studies at Sargent College.
The Assistant Director will also provide complementary administrative support for graduate enrollment efforts during peak times in coordination with the Sr. Director of Graduate Enrollment & Strategic Communications and their team. This includes general admissions administration, operations related to the Slate platform, enrollment events, and other graduate enrollment tasks as assigned.
Qualifications 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 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 (written and verbal), including the ability to work with 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.
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.
BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last 7 years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign an authorization to release information after execution of an offer letter.
Job Details
Job Location:
BOSTON, MA
Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular
Salary Range:
$62,525.00 – $81,175.00
To apply:
visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/315927
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Boston University Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is one of the country’s leading schools of health and rehabilitation sciences. Home to more than 1,200 undergraduate and 575 graduate students, Sargent College combines outstanding faculty and cutting-edge research to provide superb education and clinical experiences. The college has more than 25 on-campus research facilities, clinical centers, and labs. It offers top-ranked degree programs in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech, language and hearing sciences, health science, human physiology, behavior and health, and nutrition.
Responsibilities 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 will advise all graduate students across several large graduate programs at Sargent College (including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, nutrition, and human physiology), educate students on options, procedures, and repayment of federal financial aid, and provide information to support informed decisions. The role involves participating in graduate enrollment and student services leadership teams and collaborating with the Assistant Dean of Student Services, 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 graduate studies at Sargent College.
The Assistant Director will also provide complementary administrative support for graduate enrollment efforts during peak times in coordination with the Sr. Director of Graduate Enrollment & Strategic Communications and their team. This includes general admissions administration, operations related to the Slate platform, enrollment events, and other graduate enrollment tasks as assigned.
Qualifications 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 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 (written and verbal), including the ability to work with 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.
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.
BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last 7 years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign an authorization to release information after execution of an offer letter.
Job Details
Job Location:
BOSTON, MA
Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular
Salary Range:
$62,525.00 – $81,175.00
To apply:
visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/315927
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