Financial Aid Strategy & Counseling Lead – GSAS

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking an Assistant Director of Financial Aid to independently evaluate and analyze applicants' financial information, counsel students on financial matters, and prepare reporting in line with federal and University standards. The role oversees programs at the Harvard Kenneth C.

Griffin GSAS campus in Cambridge, MA. The position involves advising departments, developing policy improvements, and coordinating with campus offices to ensure timely aid delivery, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience.
• Experience with financial aid administration preferred; familiarity with federal programs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and analyzes financial information submitted by applicants and allocates aid.
• Prepares aid packages and administers Harvard and external grant/fellowship programs.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and institutional requirements and auditing standards.
• Develops and evaluates financial aid materials and policy updates.
• Counsels students on financial planning, aid options, and funding regulations.
• Coordinates with departments to ensure effective delivery of aid and services.
• Supervises staff and provides training.

Skills

Counseling

Customer service

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

PowerFAIDS

Job description

Harvard University is seeking an Assistant Director of Financial Aid to independently evaluate and analyze applicants' financial information, counsel students on financial matters, and prepare reporting in line with federal and University standards. The role oversees programs at the Harvard Kenneth C.

Griffin GSAS campus in Cambridge, MA. The position involves advising departments, developing policy improvements, and coordinating with campus offices to ensure timely aid delivery, while