Part-Time Financial Aid Analyst: Need Analysis & Verification

Brandeis University; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Brandeis University seeks a part-time financial aid assistant to support the financial aid team in Waltham, MA. The role involves reviewing applications, determining eligibility and performing federal and institutional methodology verifications.

You will contribute to processing Pell, state grants, VA benefits, and other program responsibilities, with duties split between analysis and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 3-5 years of related financial aid experience.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently and independently manage responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform need analysis using Institutional and Federal Methodologies for incoming and returning undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Verify matriculated and returning undergraduates students using tax returns and all other required documentation.
• 80% Assist with one or more program responsibilities, including but not limited to: state grant processing, Pell Grant processing, VA benefit processing, study abroad, outside scholarship processing, and/or employee and dependent tuition remission processing.
• 20% Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Brandeis University seeks a part-time financial aid assistant to support the financial aid team in Waltham, MA. The role involves reviewing applications, determining eligibility and performing federal and institutional methodology verifications.

You will contribute to processing Pell, state grants, VA benefits, and other program responsibilities, with duties split between analysis and administrative tasks.