Assistant Director, Financial Aid

Job Description

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Financial Aid, this position serves as a bridge between students’ financial needs and their educational goals while assuming the responsibility of equitably awarding institutional, federal and state funding. The Assistant Director will share the vision of maintaining a supportive, student centered environment 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Award Boston College students federal, state, and institutional financial aid funds using federal and institutional need-based analysis methodologies within a one stop Student Services 
environment 
Manage a caseload of approximately 600 students with financial aid funds totaling between $20-25 M 
Advise students and families about educational financing, including financial aid, loans and alternative means of educational financing 
Stay current with regulatory changes and professional best practices, and following those practices throughout the academic year to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance 
Work closely with other offices including Student Accounts, Credit and Collections, Admissions, 
Academic Services 
Represent Financial Aid Office at various programs and events including Orientation, Open House, on campus events, etc. 
Perform financial aid outreach presentations and workshops within BC and in the local community 
Over time, act as a specialist to provide oversight and management for an internal or external program such as Pell or state scholarships 
Develop and maintain very positive and professional customer service and/or relations within 
the office/department and with students, families, peers, and campus partners Assume other duties as assigned 

Assistant Director, Financial Aid 0-5 years of experience: $ 57,800- $72,250
Senior Assistant Director, Financial Aid 5 or more years of experience: $63,800 – $79,750

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required 
2-3 years of financial aid experience preferred. Will consider related experience in higher 
education 
Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications 
Strong leadership, teambuilding, collaboration, analytical and interpersonal communication skills Attention to detail 
Proven ability to set work priorities, manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced, hands on environment while meeting deadlines 
Strong commitment to customer service and ability to handle complex situations