Senior Admissions & Financial Aid Manager

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education is seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid to lead domestic recruitment and financial aid operations. You will evaluate applications, counsel applicants, and coordinate awarding to support a diverse student body.

The role oversees needs analysis, federal verification, Direct Loan processes, and systems like PowerFAIDS, partnering across HGSE to enhance admissions strategies and ensure compliance in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required.
• Minimum of three years of relevant financial aid work experience.
• Willing and able to travel for professional development and related purposes.
• Submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement domestic recruitment initiatives and manage the full-cycle admissions process across the U.S.
• Counsel prospective students about applications, degree programs, and HGSE offerings; represent HGSE at recruitment events.
• Evaluate and recommend candidates for admission with discretion and sound judgment.
• Propose and implement innovative recruitment events and partnerships; monitor data to assess recruitment and yield efforts.
• Assist with the Financial Certification process for admitted international students to ensure timely documentation and compliance.
• Independently conduct institutional and federal needs analysis and award financial aid for a caseload of ~300 students.
• Manage financial aid refunds and student account processing; support Direct Loan program activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

PowerFaids

Job description

Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education is seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid to lead domestic recruitment and financial aid operations. You will evaluate applications, counsel applicants, and coordinate awarding to support a diverse student body.

The role oversees needs analysis, federal verification, Direct Loan processes, and systems like PowerFAIDS, partnering across HGSE to enhance admissions strategies and ensure compliance in a hybrid work environment.