Financial Aid Officer, MBA Financial Aid Office

11-Oct-2024

Financial Aid Officer, MBA Financial Aid Office

Harvard Business School

67070BR

Position Description

Join a motivated team committed to helping MBA students finance their education. Work with systems and students to determine financial aid packages. Interact with the Harvard University International Office to secure I-20s for international students entering the MBA Program. You will be part of a close knit team dedicated to affordability of the MBA program.

• Counsel second year MBA students on financial aid policies and procedures. Determine needs analysis and financial aid decisions for a caseload of second year students.
• Analyze and assess reports in the Harvard University (HU) Student Financials system and Harvard Business School (HBS) systems and take appropriate action: scholarship exceeding tuition and fees, Federal Aid beyond required tuition and fees and FISAP report.
• Manage financial health programming including organizing speakers and tracking attendees.
• Collaborate with the HBS Financial Office and Student and Academic Services in term start up activities and commencement activities, ensuring students are financially clear to begin the term (manage prior balances). Manage registration and commencement checklists for financial aid. Manage annual scholarship poll.
• Work collaboratively with other Elective Curriculum (EC) financial aid officers on process and technology planning
• This role is responsible for other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Other Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of directly related and specific experience in financial aid/financial aid management systems is required.
•  Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) experience is a must.

• You are a strong collaborator who is team-oriented.
• You are organized with particular ability to prioritize work in an environment with multiple and conflicting interests.
• You have proven project and/or program management skills.
• You are an excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills (written and oral).
• You have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• You have a facility with technology.
• You have the ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid position which we consider to be a combination of remote and onsite work at our Boston, MA based campus. HBS expects all staff to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week and departments provide onsite coverage Monday – Friday. Specific hours and days onsite will be determined by business needs and are subject to change with appropriate advanced notice.

We may conduct candidate interviews virtually (phone and/or via Zoom) and/or in-person for this role.

A cover letter is required to be considered for this opportunity.

Harvard Business School will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.

Culture of Inclusion: The work and well-being of HBS is profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences.

Explore more about HBS work culture here https://www.hbs.edu/employment.

Work Format Details

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About Us

Founded in 1908 as part of Harvard University, Harvard Business School is located on a 40-acre campus in Boston. Its faculty of more than 250 offers full-time programs leading to the MBA and PhD degrees, as well as more than 175 Executive Education programs, and Harvard Business School Online, the School’s digital learning platform. For more than a century, faculty have drawn on their research, their experience in working with organizations worldwide, and their passion for teaching, to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. The School and its curriculum attract the boldest thinkers and the most collaborative learners who will go on to shape the practice of business and entrepreneurship around the globe.

Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Job Function

Faculty & Student Services, General Administration

Department Office Location

USA - MA - Boston

Job Code

S0156P FSS Financial Aid Officer II

Work Format

Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

Sub-Unit

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Salary Grade

056

Department

MBA

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Time Status

Full-time

Pre-Employment Screening

Identity

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.