Assistant Director, Financial AID, School of Law

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL AID, School of Law Location

BOSTON, MA, United States

Grade 47: $62,600.00 – $75,000.00 (adjusted based on qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison)

Full-Time/Regular

• Awards financial aid and counsels prospective and current students as well as alumni.
• Manages students in the LLM and other graduate programs in the School of Law.
• Oversees Federal Work‑Study, BU Law Loan Repayment Assistance Program, study abroad, visiting students, and other special enrollment programs.
• Plans and presents financial literacy events and workshops on loan repayment and debt management topics.
• Acts as primary back‑up for the Senior Director and supports the Senior Director as needed.
• Stays current on federal policies and regulations governing student aid.
• Analyzes and interprets complex regulations, policies, and financial information to determine appropriate solutions for each student.
• Maintains professionalism and exercises independent judgment in handling student matters.

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, self‑directed, and take accountability for professional development.
• Creative self‑starter with extreme attention to detail and proven multi‑tasking ability in a busy environment.
• Proficiency with multiple technologies and systems used in financial aid operations.
• Experience analyzing complex regulations and financial information.
• Professional demeanor and sound judgment.

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.