About the Role
Boston University Financial Assistance seeks a Senior Assistant Director. The Senior Assistant Director supervises a team of professionals to support the recruitment and retention efforts of the BU Financial Assistance undergraduate office, assists BU’s graduate aid office in administering aid program and manages all aspects of federal, state and private loan activities. This role supervises three professional staff members: one Assistant Director and two Financial Aid Counselors.
The Senior Assistant Director works closely with colleagues within the central financial aid office, as well the graduate and professional school's financial aid offices. This role also interacts with the Department of Education as it relates to student loans. This role reports to the Associate Director of Financial Assistance.
The Senior Assistant Director’s primary duties include:
- Supervision and leadership;
- Training staff;
- Problem resolution, and;
- Fund reconciliation and ensuring timely disbursement of funding and compliance with federal regulations and University policies.
This position is eligible for up to 3 days of remote work per week, dependent on performance and responsibility.
About the Organization
Boston University Financial Assistance is part of the Enrollment & Student Administration unit (ENSA). BU Financial Assistance plays a critical role in ENSA’s mission; enrolling and retaining students, securing external funding and generating tuition revenue through strategic discounting. BU Financial Assistance provides important services through timely and accurate review of financial aid applications, awarding of financial aid funds, processing of loans, and by providing counseling to students and parents on the financial aid process, programs and related issues.
Across the 11 departments of ENSA, we are dedicated to ensuring that our policies, practices, and services meet the needs of an increasingly inclusive University community of students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni. We do so through a lens of respect, and a commitment to encouraging the personal success and productivity of all employees.
Skills
A cover letter is required for consideration.
About the Candidate
A bachelor’s degree is required for this position. We are seeking a candidate who:
- Has at least three years of previous experience in a similar role, with two years of management experience;
- Possesses strong analytical and organizational skills;
- Is detail-oriented;
- Is an effective problem solver and communicator, and;
- Is able to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
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.
