ABOUT THE ROLE

Boston University Financial Assistance seeks an Assistant Director of Student Employment. The Assistant Director of Student Employment is responsible of overseeing the daily operations of the Federal Work-Study Program and the online Student Job Service for Boston University students. This role advises and assists students with job search, job placement and on-the-job concerns while they are employed through Boston University. This position acts as the liaison/Payroll Coordinator for the student and employers. The Assistant Director of Student Employment reports to the Senior Assistant Director of Student Employment.

The Assistant Director of Student Employment works with the employment eligible student population of Boston University. The role assists close to 10,000 students annually in locating part-time, temporary, summer and/or paid internship positions. This role supports staff with administrative inquiries related to student employment and works with external employers to establish off campus work-study sites.

The Assistant Director’s primary duties include:

• Overseeing the hiring, training, and supervision of approximately 10 student employees daily;
• Managing the response to Work-Study, JobService, and student payroll related inquiries with the assistance of from Senior Staff;
• Assisting student staffs on employment related inquiries, including but not limited to: Onboarding, Searching and applying for a job, Required Pre-hire paperwork, and Grievances and;
• Overseeing the Off -Campus Federal Work Study program by developing and maintaining partnerships with existing sites following Federal and University policies.

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 diverse 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. To read more about Boston University and our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit https://www.bu.edu/diversity/about/diversity-statement/

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS

This position is eligible to work remotely up to two days per week. Boston University offers generous benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, tuition remission, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Required Skills

A cover letter is required for consideration.

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

A Bachelor’s degree and at least 3-5 years of experience are required for this position. We are seeking a candidate who:

• Has supervisory experience;
• Can handle a high traffic customer service environment;
• Has strong written and oral communication skills;
• Is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion;
• Is comfortable speaking to individuals and groups in both virtual and in-person formats and;
• Displays the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Working knowledge of Form 1-9, W-4, M-4 and understanding of the Federal Work Study Program are preferred but not required. Experience using internal software such as UIS, SAP and Business link are a plus.

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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 Experience

A cover letter is required for consideration.

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

A Bachelor’s degree and at least 3-5 years of experience are required for this position. We are seeking a candidate who:

• Has supervisory experience;
• Can handle a high traffic customer service environment;
• Has strong written and oral communication skills;
• Is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion;
• Is comfortable speaking to individuals and groups in both virtual and in-person formats and;
• Displays the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Working knowledge of Form 1-9, W-4, M-4 and understanding of the Federal Work Study Program are preferred but not required. Experience using internal software such as UIS, SAP and Business link are a plus.

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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.