Assistant Director of Financial Aid

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C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athletics and the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academic departments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a community unparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest rangeof liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeksto foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and shared commitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from all members of our community and prepares the next generation ofleaders through a transformative educational experience.

The Assistant Director of Financial Aid independently performsfinancial aid activities including evaluating and analyzing financial information submitted by applicants, counseling students on financial matters, and preparing financial aid reporting and analysis in accordance with established federal and University standards and guidelines.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Aid, this position is responsible for overseeing assigned programs at Harvard Kenneth

C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Evaluates and analyzes financial information submitted byapplicants, ensuring data is accurate and compliant, and processesawards.
• Prepares aid packages and award notifications; administers both Harvard and external grant/fellowship programs; allocates Harvardrestricted funds and donor-supported awards in accordance with program guidelines; and supports the administration of federal financial aid programs, including eligibility determination.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and institutional financial aid requirements and auditing standards.
• Develops and evaluates financial aid materials, website content, forms, etc.
• Assists in planning and implementing financial aid strategy toattract applicants.
• Interprets and advises students, applicants, and colleagues on financial aid policies, procedures, and funding regulations;contributes to the development and implementation of policy and process improvements.
• Manages the collection, analysis, and reporting of data for financial aid and fellowship programs, supporting institutionalplanning, compliance, and external reporting requirements.

• Counsels prospective and current students on financial planning and financial assistance, including application process, fellowshipsources, loans and employment.
• Works extensively with assigned academic departments across
  
  Harvard University to coordinate aid for students and advisesdepartments on financial aid policy.
• Coordinates and communicates with other Harvard Griffin GSASoffices to support student success and ensure the effective delivery of financial aid, fellowship, and student services programs.
• Collaborates with University partners responsible for studentrecords, billing, enrollment, and funding programs to ensure the effective delivery of financial aid
• Represents Harvard Griffin GSAS at national and state level professional conferences and university-wide financial forums.
• Provides direct and/or indirect supervision, training,…