Assistant Director, Financial Aid – Hybrid (GSAS)

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard Griffin GSAS is seeking an Assistant Director of Financial Aid to independently manage aid activities, evaluate financial information, counsel students, and prepare reporting in line with university guidelines.

Reporting to the Associate Director, you will oversee programs at the GSAS, collaborate with departments, and ensure compliant administration of federal and institutional aid while advancing student access and success in a hybrid Cambridge, MA environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience.
• Experience with federal financial aid programs, policies, and compliance preferred.
• Strong technology skills including MS Office, SharePoint, and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and analyzes financial information submitted by applicants and determines awards.
• Prepares aid packages and administers Harvard and external grants/fellowships.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional aid requirements and auditing standards.
• Develops and evaluates financial aid materials and policies; supports reporting and planning.
• Counsels students on financial planning and aid options; collaborates with departments on policy.

Skills

Counseling

Customer service

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Data reporting

Time management

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

PowerFaids

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Harvard Griffin GSAS is seeking an Assistant Director of Financial Aid to independently manage aid activities, evaluate financial information, counsel students, and prepare reporting in line with university guidelines.

Reporting to the Associate Director, you will oversee programs at the GSAS, collaborate with departments, and ensure compliant administration of federal and institutional aid while advancing student access and success in a hybrid Cambridge, MA environment.