Assistant Director of Undergraduate Financial Aid
Quick Summary
Financial Aid Operations: Assist with the design and Implementation of policies and procedures for undergraduate aid. Integrate federal regulations and Northeastern application and awarding policies.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred. Progressive levels of responsibility in higher educational financial aid administration that demonstrate organizational,
About the Role
~1 min readAdvise and counsel full and part-time undergraduate students/families on the availability of financial aid, the delivery process for receiving it, and the reconciliation processes required to ensure that financial aid funds are transferred to student account. Review student financial aid applications and complete financial aid awarding based on federal and institutional policies, perform verification procedures, review/evaluate appeals, and intercede for students with participating departments (Deans, Registrar, Co-op, Residence Life, and Athletics staff). Assist with operational tasks within the Student Financial Services undergraduate financial aid team. In close coordination with the Associate Director of Undergraduate Financial Aid and Director of Undergraduate Aid, assist in the management of operational functions relating to the administration of institutional scholarships and grants, and federal aid for undergraduate students. Assist in the coordination and distribution of workload for Financial Aid Counseling staff. Hire, train and supervise financial aid counselors. Represent Student Financial Services at different recruitment/informational events on campus.
Responsibilities
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Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred. Progressive levels of responsibility in higher educational financial aid administration that demonstrate organizational, managerial and budgetary skills.
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Experience with budget reconciliation, proficient in Title IV and state regulations.
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Detail oriented with ability to organize multiple tasks simultaneously.
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Effective written, oral, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
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Experience with PowerFAIDs preferred. An ability to build strong working relationships throughout the university community.
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Ability to balance institutional policies and aid program regulations with the individual needs of students.
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Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
What We Offer
~1 min readWith the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $53,615–$75,729 a year
- 4% below the $67,500 median for Other jobs on Jobera (117,596 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- Today
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 18, 2026
- Last seen
- October 18, 2026
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- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 63%
- Scored at
- October 18, 2026
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