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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL AID, Sargent College, Academic Services
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL AID, Sargent College, Academic Services
Boston University Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is one of the country's leading schools of health and rehabilitation sciences. Home to more than 1,200 undergraduate and 575 graduate students, Sargent College combines outstanding faculty and cutting-edge research to provide superb education and clinical experiences. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Assistant Director of Graduate Financial Aid will determine eligibility, awarding scholarships and other funds in consultation with administration, and processing financial aid documents. They have advanced knowledge on best practices on graduate financial aid in higher education industry and are responsible for advising all graduate students across several large graduate programs at Sargent College. The Assistant Director will be part of the graduate enrollment and student services leadership teams and will work closely with the Assistant Dean of Student Services, and Director of Graduate Enrollment and Strategic Communications, associate deans, department chairs and program directors to contribute to all aspects financial aid support to graduate students during admission and throughout their time as a graduate student at Sargent College. Additionally, the Assistant Director will also provide complementary administrative support of graduate enrollment efforts during peak times of the year in coordination with Sr. Director of Graduate Enrollment & Strategic Communications and their team for general admissions administration, operations related to the Slate platform, enrollment events, and other graduate enrollment tasks as assigned. The Assistant Director of Graduate Financial Aid will sustain and support a culture that celebrates the diversity of individuals and ideas, which values inclusion, collaboration, and innovation. Sargent College believes the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is vitally important to our academic mission of excellence. Required:
Bachelor's degree, master's preferred. Five years of professional experience in higher education student financial aid management. Sensitivity for multicultural, disability, and socio-economic diversity with an awareness of best practices. Diplomacy and dependability in collaborating with students, faculty, staff and resources across the University. Experience supporting data-informed decisions. Experience serving diverse student populations and a demonstrated commitment to racial justice, equity, and inclusion. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), including the ability to work sensitively to support students to make informed decisions. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues across the university. Openness to learning new reporting platforms and procedures. Preferred:
Interest in health-care professions and the role of AAU/R1 universities in the US higher-education system. Previous knowledge and familiarity with BU's student information systems is a plus! We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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Boston University Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is one of the country's leading schools of health and rehabilitation sciences. Home to more than 1,200 undergraduate and 575 graduate students, Sargent College combines outstanding faculty and cutting-edge research to provide superb education and clinical experiences. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Assistant Director of Graduate Financial Aid will determine eligibility, awarding scholarships and other funds in consultation with administration, and processing financial aid documents. They have advanced knowledge on best practices on graduate financial aid in higher education industry and are responsible for advising all graduate students across several large graduate programs at Sargent College. The Assistant Director will be part of the graduate enrollment and student services leadership teams and will work closely with the Assistant Dean of Student Services, and Director of Graduate Enrollment and Strategic Communications, associate deans, department chairs and program directors to contribute to all aspects financial aid support to graduate students during admission and throughout their time as a graduate student at Sargent College. Additionally, the Assistant Director will also provide complementary administrative support of graduate enrollment efforts during peak times of the year in coordination with Sr. Director of Graduate Enrollment & Strategic Communications and their team for general admissions administration, operations related to the Slate platform, enrollment events, and other graduate enrollment tasks as assigned. The Assistant Director of Graduate Financial Aid will sustain and support a culture that celebrates the diversity of individuals and ideas, which values inclusion, collaboration, and innovation. Sargent College believes the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is vitally important to our academic mission of excellence. Required:
Bachelor's degree, master's preferred. Five years of professional experience in higher education student financial aid management. Sensitivity for multicultural, disability, and socio-economic diversity with an awareness of best practices. Diplomacy and dependability in collaborating with students, faculty, staff and resources across the University. Experience supporting data-informed decisions. Experience serving diverse student populations and a demonstrated commitment to racial justice, equity, and inclusion. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), including the ability to work sensitively to support students to make informed decisions. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues across the university. Openness to learning new reporting platforms and procedures. Preferred:
Interest in health-care professions and the role of AAU/R1 universities in the US higher-education system. Previous knowledge and familiarity with BU's student information systems is a plus! We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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