About the Role
Boston University Office of Financial Assistance seeks a Senior Assistant Director for Systems. The Senior Assistant Director oversees the timely and accurate review of financial aid applications and the awarding of financial aid funds to support the university’s recruitment and retention efforts.
This position counsels prospective applicants, current students, and their families about the application process and financing options throughout the year.
The Senior Assistant Director reports to the Associate Director of Systems and Compliance
This Senior Assistant Director hires, trains, and supervises two professional staff. This role works closely with colleagues within the central financial aid office.
The Senior Assistant Director’s primary duties include :
- Develops and conducts new training initiatives for new and current staff;
- Oversees restricted scholarship awarding and outside scholarships;
- Coordinates and monitors timely processing of over 15,000 financial aid applications and more than 3,000 student financial and satisfactory academic progress appeals annually and;
- Conducts and responds to inquiries and appeals from constituents, offering guidance on financial management and alternative funding sources.
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 9 departments of ENSA, we are dedicated to ensuring that our policies, practices, and services meet the needs of an increasingly diverse 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.
To read more about Boston University and our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit https : / / www.bu.edu / diversity / about / diversity-statement /
About Our Benefits
This position is eligible to work remotely 2 days per week. Boston University offers generous benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, tuition remission, retirement plan, and paid time off.
Required 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 to five years of previous experience in a similar role;
- Has 2 years of supervisory experience;
- Possesses strong analytical and organizational skills;
- Is detail-oriented;
- Is an effective problem solver and communicator;
- Is able to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and;
- Has prior knowledge of federal and state financial aid policies and procedures, including familiarity with federal verification requirements
Experience using PeopleSoft Campus Solutions 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 .
Required Experience
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 to five years of previous experience in a similar role;
- Has 2 years of supervisory experience;
- Possesses strong analytical and organizational skills;
- Is detail-oriented;
- Is an effective problem solver and communicator;
- Is able to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and;
- Has prior knowledge of federal and state financial aid policies and procedures, including familiarity with federal verification requirements
Experience using PeopleSoft Campus Solutions 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 .
Assistant Director of Student Services and Events
Reporting to the Director of the Center for Academic and Professional Achievement (CAPA), the Assistant Director of Student Services and Events is essential in cultivating a vibrant and involved campus community by providing guidance and support to student government and organizations and planning a...
Senior Manager/Associate Director of Regulatory Strategy
As the Senior Manager/Associate Director of Regulatory Strategy, you will play a critical role in driving the development and execution of regulatory strategies for our rare disease therapeutic programs. Disruptions in this pathway impact the levels of these molecules, leading to severe musculoskele...
Assistant Director of Front Office
Director of Front Office to assist to oversee all aspects of the Front Office Staff, in order to ensure quality guest satisfaction and operational efficiency. Monitor PBX, Front Office, Bell staff, and Concierge to ensure highest quality of guest relations. It is the primary responsibility of the As...
Director of Health and Infection Prevention Control
We invite you to connect with your calling, find purpose in your career, and gain lifelong relationships through the power of human connection by transforming the lives of seniors!. The Director of Health and Infection Prevention Control partners with Resident Care, Quality, Risk Management, and oth...
Senior Investment Director - Private Investment Specialist
We offer a variety of services to complement those needs, from acting as an outsourced investment office to providing access to our world-class digital research platform. Eight to ten years of applicable investment experience required, gained from work in a similar capacity at either a family office...
Assistant Executive Director of Public Safety Licensing
The Assistant Executive Director assists the Executive Director in the supervision and management of administrative staff members who support the Unit’s licensing activities by directly overseeing day-to-day operations of the Unit staff. The Division of Occupational Licensure (DOL), an agency within...
Senior Director, Total Reward and HR Operations
Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer (CPO), the Senior Director, Total Reward and HR Operations will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to ensure best in class benefit offerings and highly efficient HR operations. The Senior Director, Total Reward and HR ...
Assistant Clinical Director of CT Imaging
Job Description - Assistant Clinical Director of CT Imaging (3295857). Assistant Clinical Director of CT Imaging. Must be a graduate of an approved school of Radiologic technology; possess (or be eligible to obtain) a current Massachusetts State Radiologic Technologist license and be registered by t...
Senior Director of Special Events
The Senior Director of Special Events will inspire and manage a team of event professionals, fostering an environment of growth, engagement, and a commitment to excellence. The Senior Director of Special Events is central to the BSO's mission of fostering a vibrant community of supporters through we...
Sr. Director, Senior Associate General Counsel, Fraud Investigation & Prevention
Manage interactions and collaboration with senior business leaders, the Board and other business units to advance of the work of the FIP Unit and support Blue Cross' management of risk related to fraud. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insuran...