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FINANCIAL AID COUNSELOR, Enrollment & Student Administration, Financial Assistance

Boston University • Boston, MA • 47min ago

Job Description

FINANCIAL AID COUNSELOR, Enrollment & Student Administration, Financial Assistance

Category

Charles River Campus --> Professional

Job Location

BOSTON, MA, United States

Tracking Code

26500127090406

Posted Date

4/7/2026

Salary Grade

Grade 45

Expected Hiring Range Minimum

$45,000.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum

$58,656.00

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 Role:

Boston University Financial Assistance seeks a Financial Aid Counselor. This is an early-career level professional position, responsible for the review of financial aid applications for undergraduate student populations. This position assists with the awarding of federal, state, and institutional funds to Boston University undergraduates. It also supports the operations and systems area of the office and provides customer service over the phone and email.

The Financial Aid Counselor works closely with colleagues within Financial Assistance and Student Employment, as well as with other University offices including Admissions, the Office of the University Registrar, and the Combined Enrollment Services customer service office. This role reports to the Senior Assistant Director of Financial Assistance.

The Financial Aid Counselor's primary duties include:

Provide guidance and support to our front-line customer service colleagues by answering questions about financial aid policies, regulations, and the application process.

Analyzing and resolving conflicting information on student financial aid applications to facilitate the awarding of federal, state, and institutional financial aid.

Support the management of federal, state, and institutional financial aid awarding and compliance via both recurring and ad hoc projects.

About the Organization:

Boston 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.

About the Candidate:

A bachelor's degree is required for this position. We are seeking a candidate who:

Has at least one year of experience in a service- and detail-oriented position.

Displays strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Is an effective communicator.

Demonstrates the ability to work well in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.

Benefits and other information:

Remote work is dependent on performance and responsibility. This position is designated as remote-local. The successful candidate must reside within a 3-hour commuting distance of the University to attend occasional in-person events as required.

Generous benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, tuition remission, retirement plan, paid time off.

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: $45,000.00-$58,656.00

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/316559 (https://apptrkr.com/7130692)

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