Impactful Assistant Director, Admissions & Financial Aid

Harvard Graduate School of Education; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Graduate School of Education seeks an Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid to lead and support admissions and aid workflows for a diverse applicant pool. The role emphasizes evaluation, counseling, and operational systems, with a focus on need analysis and awarding for domestic and international students.

The successful candidate will manage a 300-student caseload, collaborate across HGSE programs, and contribute to recruitment events, data-driven improvements, and

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute recruitment initiatives for a national portfolio.
• Counsel applicants on programs and HGSE offerings; represent HGSE at events.
• Evaluate candidates for admissions across degree programs.
• Manage financial aid processes, counseling, and student accounts.
• Support federal verification, packaging, and systems testing (PowerFAIDS).

Job description

Harvard Graduate School of Education seeks an Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid to lead and support admissions and aid workflows for a diverse applicant pool. The role emphasizes evaluation, counseling, and operational systems, with a focus on need analysis and awarding for domestic and international students.

The successful candidate will manage a 300-student caseload, collaborate across HGSE programs, and contribute to recruitment events, data-driven improvements, and