Hybrid Admissions & Financial Aid Manager

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Harvard Graduate School of Education is seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid who will independently manage admissions and financial aid activities, with emphasis on evaluation, counseling, awarding, and systems support.

The role covers domestic recruitment, applicant advising, and admission decisions, while also overseeing financial aid operations, needs analysis, and program compliance to support a diverse student body.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of three years of relevant financial aid work experience.
• Must be willing and able to travel for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute domestic recruitment initiatives and manage full-cycle admissions.
• Counsel prospective students on applications and programs; represent HGSE at events.
• Evaluate and admit candidates for admission across multiple degree programs.
• Propose and implement recruitment events and partnerships; monitor data to improve yield processes.
• Support the Financial Certification process for admitted international students to ensure timely documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

PowerFaids

Job description

The Harvard Graduate School of Education is seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid who will independently manage admissions and financial aid activities, with emphasis on evaluation, counseling, awarding, and systems support.

The role covers domestic recruitment, applicant advising, and admission decisions, while also overseeing financial aid operations, needs analysis, and program compliance to support a diverse student body.