Assistant Director of Student Aid Awarding

Job Description:

Berklee is looking for an inclusive and student-centered Assistant Director of Student Aid Awarding to join our team. If you’re driven by a mission to make world-class music and performing arts education accessible, this is a fantastic opportunity to bring your expertise to a vibrant and innovative environment.

About the Role & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Student Aid Awarding, you'll be key in determining student eligibility for financial aid using Federal and Institutional Methodologies. Your work will directly support our commitment to creativity by removing financial barriers for our talented students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Determine student eligibility for Federal and Institutional Methodologies, including performing verification.
• Process and award all applicable institutional, federal, state, and external funds.
• Make adjustments to award packages based on enrollment status or receipt of additional aid.
• Respond to Professional Judgement appeals and maintain accurate financial aid records.
• Counsel and provide specialized information on financial aid and financing options to students and families.
• Ensure work meets compliance standards for federal, state, and institutional policies.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who is a self-starter and an excellent teammate with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2+ years of financial aid experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations and institutional policy.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and counseling skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects.
• Experience with financial aid/student information system software (knowledge of PowerFAIDS, Colleague, and Workday is a plus).

Berklee Culture & Benefits

Berklee’s mission is to educate, train, and develop the world's most inspired and innovative artists. You'll be part of a passionate, diverse, and global community dedicated to this vision.

Here, you’ll find:

• A mission-driven culture where your ideas matter and your impact is visible.
• A diverse and inclusive community committed to lifelong learning and collaboration.
• Emphasis on innovation and creativity in all we do.
• Generous time off and holidays to recharge for an excellent work-life balance.
• Tuition benefits for you and your family.
• Access to unforgettable performances, guest artists, and events.

Join us in shaping the future of music and performance!

Hiring Range: $68,000 to $76,000; salary dependent on relevant experience and education.

Please visit the Total Rewards page to learn more about the benefits of working at Berklee.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee: 

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.  Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at [email protected] or call 617-747-2375.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*