Boston University is seeking a Financial Aid Advisor to assist students and parents with navigating financial aid processes. The role involves providing advice on financial aid opportunities, managing communications regarding aid notifications, and maintaining departmental operations.
Responsibilities
- Providing advice about available financial aid opportunities, eligibility requirements, and the application process to students and parents
- Serving as the front line to hand on-demand/walk-in student aid advising
- Reviewing financial aid related documents for accuracy
- Sending all electronic financial aid notifications
- Assisting in managing the operations budgets and related requests
- Serving as the primary liaison for all vendors and
- Counseling students and application on off-campus housing resources
Skills
- A cover letter is required for consideration
- A bachelor's degree is required for this position
- Has at least one year of experience in a service and detailed-orientated position
- Demonstrates strong analytical skills
- Is an effective problem solver
- Displays excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills
- Has the ability to manage multiple and competing deadlines
- Work well independently and in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment
- Working knowledge of federal and state financial aid policies, procedures, and regulations
- Experience using PeopleSoft Campus Solutions
Benefits
- Remote work is dependent on performance and responsibility. This position is eligible for up to 2 remote days per week.
- Generous benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, tuition remission, retirement plan, paid time off.
Company Overview
Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with three primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world. It was founded in 1869, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.bu.edu/cghd.