Financial Aid Advisor

About the role

The Financial Aid Advisor serves as a key student-facing role in the Financial Aid Office at Hult International Business School's Boston campus. Reporting to the Director of Financial Aid, this position supports the administration and compliance of financial aid programs for a diverse community of undergraduate and graduate students across the Boston, London, and Dubai campuses.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and counseling to students and families regarding financial aid eligibility, application procedures, aid awards, and financial planning.
• Review and process financial aid applications in accordance with federal, state, and institutional policies.
• Utilize the Regent Education financial aid management system for processing aid and maintaining accurate records.
• Assist in the packaging, awarding, and reconciliation of student financial aid.
• Collaborate with the Director to identify process improvements and maintain compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Support outreach initiatives such as financial aid workshops, orientations, and webinars.
• Maintain knowledge of current federal and state regulations and institutional policies affecting financial aid.
• Provide support in audits and reporting processes as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 1–3 years of professional experience in a financial aid or student services role.
• Prior experience working in a higher education setting with diverse student populations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in higher education and federal aid administration.
• Demonstrated experience using Regent Education (Regent Award) and other Department of Education systems, including NSLDS, COD, FSA Partner Connect and/or the FAFSA Partner Portal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience with data management tasks such as filtering, sorting, and formula-based reconciliation.
• Familiarity with VA educational benefits and related processing requirements, or experience with the VA Enrollment Management certification system.
• Experience with data reporting and reconciliation tasks.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $50,000 - $58,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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