Assistant Director of Financial Access

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Boston Architectural College (BAC) is committed to providing all our students an exemplary educational experience while ensuring their individual success and empowering them to fully actualize their potential. We embrace diversity and inclusivity in all its forms, while striving to create an equitable global community.

The Assistant Director of Financial Access will focus on awarding students and disbursing various funds, while working closely with colleagues to foster a professional, knowledgeable, and welcoming environment for all BAC constituents. They will engage in outreach across the campus and represent the Director and department in internal and external meetings and events.

This is a full-time exempt position of 40 hours per week, reporting to the Director of Financial Access and a member of the Office of Student Services.

PRIMARY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Provide proactive, professional, and friendly service in all interactions.

· Responsible for Disbursement of Title IV financial aid, including Direct Loans and Pell Grants.

· Assist in awarding federal, state, and institutional aid using the federal methodology.

· Process communications including award letters and missing information notices.

· Manage the federal work study program working alongside Finance and HR in processing the awards.

· Oversee and coordinate the awarding of internal scholarship and awards.

· Act as next level support for the Student Advocates in manners related to financial aid, providing detailed and proactive counseling to students in need.

· Perform verifications.

· Stay current on federal regulations related to financial aid.

· Assist with monthly reconciliations of Title IV financial aid.

· Other tasks as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No.

Work Schedule requirements:

· This is a hybrid position. Up to 2 days a week in person will be required. Days in the office may vary depending on the time of year and needs of the office.

· Must be able to work flexible hours in accordance with the academic season.

Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL criteria: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

· 3-5 years’ experience in higher education.

· 1-3 years' experience in a financial aid related setting preferred.

FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

· Must be detail oriented.

· Computer literate, including effective use of Microsoft Office suite.

· Knowledge of Power FAIDS a plus.

· Excellent communication and consultative skills, both verbal and written.

· Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

· Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize.

· Ability and willingness to support collaborative efforts.

· Be committed to the mission of the BAC and carry out the highest quality of service to BAC constituencies.