SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Enrollment, Financial Assistance

SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Enrollment, Financial Assistance Job Description SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Enrollment, Financial Assistance Category Charles River Campus --> Professional Job Location BOSTON, MA, United States Tracking Code 25500072660929 Posted Date 9/30/2025 Salary Grade Grade 48 Expected Hiring Range Minimum $70,000.00 Expected Hiring Range Maximum $80,000.00 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Type Full-Time/Regular About the RoleBoston University Financial Assistance seeks a Senior Assistant Director for Awarding. The Senior Assistant Director supervises a team of professionals to support the recruitment and retention efforts of the BU Financial Assistance undergraduate office, manages an awarding and outreach area of the office, and provides timely review and awarding of financial aid. This role supervises Awarding Assistant Directors.The Senior Assistant Director works closely with colleagues within the central financial aid office and manages undergraduate Satisfactory Academic Progress review. This role reports to the Associate Director for Awarding and Counseling.The Senior Assistant Director's primary duties include: Supervision and leadership; Reviewing financial aid applications; Training staff; Problem resolution; Participate in internal committee meetings and; Fund reconciliation and ensuring timely disbursement of funding and compliance with federal regulations and University policies. This position is eligible for up to 3 days of remote work per week, dependent on performance and responsibilities.About the OrganizationBoston University Financial Assistance is part of the Enrollment & Student Administration unit (ENSA). BU Financial Assistance plays a critical role in ENSA's mission; enrolling and retaining students, securing external funding and generating tuition revenue through strategic discounting. BU Financial Assistance provides important services through timely and accurate review of financial aid applications, awarding of financial aid funds, processing of loans, and by providing counseling to students and parents on the financial aid process, programs and related issues. Across the 11 departments of ENSA, we are dedicated to ensuring that our policies, practices, and services meet the needs of an increasingly inclusive University community of students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni. We do so through a lens of respect, and a commitment to encouraging the personal success and productivity of all employees. Required Skills A cover letter is required for consideration.A Bachelor's degree is required for this position. We are seeking a candidate who: Has at least three years of previous experience in a similar role; Has at least 2 years of management experience; Possesses strong analytical and organizational skills; Is detail-oriented; Displays excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills; Is an effective problem solver and; Works well independently in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment; Prior working knowledge of federal and state financial aid policies, procedures, and regulation are preferred but not required. Experience using PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and managing Satisfactory Academic Progress review 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. Required Skills Job Location: BOSTON, MA Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Salary Grade: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/315953 Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-309beb2c4088d844b0e53b51644d2572