Strategic Admissions & Financial Aid Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions & Financial Aid to lead a portfolio of domestic recruitment and financial aid activities. The role focuses on evaluation, counseling, and awarding while ensuring compliance and process improvements.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years in financial aid, with willingness to travel. It offers a hybrid work arrangement and a comprehensive benefits package in a dynamic HGSE environment.

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 and other related purposes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of admissions and financial aid activities, including evaluation, counseling, awarding, and data reporting.
• Counsel prospective students on admissions processes and financial aid options; support international applicants as needed.
• Manage PowerFAIDS and related systems, testing algorithms and workflows for packaging and reporting.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure timely enrollment, aid processing, and compliance; support annual audits.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerFaids

Job description

Harvard University is seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions & Financial Aid to lead a portfolio of domestic recruitment and financial aid activities. The role focuses on evaluation, counseling, and awarding while ensuring compliance and process improvements.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years in financial aid, with willingness to travel. It offers a hybrid work arrangement and a comprehensive benefits package in a dynamic HGSE environment.