Employment

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Boston Architectural College (BAC) is committed to providing all our students an integrated and exemplary educational experience while ensuring their individual success and empowering them to fully actualize their potential. We embrace diversity and inclusivity in all its forms, while striving to create an equitable global community.

The Assistant Director of Financial Access will focus on awarding students and disbursing various funds, while working closely with colleagues to foster a professional, knowledgeable, and welcoming environment for all BAC constituents.

This is a full-time exempt position of 40 hours per week, reporting to the Director of Financial Access and a member of the Office of Student Services.

PRIMARY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide proactive, professional, and friendly service in all interactions.
• Responsible for Disbursement of Title IV financial aid, including Direct Loans and Pell Grants.
• Assist in awarding federal, state, and institutional aid.
• Process communications including award letters and missing information notices.
• Responsible for the federal work study program including; collecting job descriptions from supervisors, communicating job opportunities to students, and working alongside Finance and HR for processing the awards.
• Oversee and coordinate the awarding of scholarship and awards. This includes coordinating the selection process, ensure donor instructions are followed, and monitor award levels.
• Act as backup to the Student Advocates and provide detailed counseling to students when needed.
• Performs verification.
• Stays current on federal regulations related to financial aid.
• Assists with monthly reconciliations of Title IV financial aid.
• Other tasks as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-3 years' experience in higher ed financial aid related setting.

FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Must be detail oriented.
• Computer literate, including effective use of Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communication and consultative skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize.
• Ability and willingness to support collaborative efforts.
• Be committed to the mission of the BAC and carry out the highest quality of service to BAC constituencies.

WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

• This is a hybrid position. Up to 2 days a week in person will be required. Days in the office may vary depending on the time of year and needs of the office.
• Must be able to work flexible hours in accordance with the academic season.

The BAC is committed to developing a diverse and talented team. People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. If you are excited about this role but are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Library Clerk is a part-time, pre-professional position of 10-19 hours per week that provides assistance in multiple areas of the Library including circulation, reference, acquisitions, book processing, and shelving. The Library Clerk reports to the Associate Library Director.

PRIMARY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Circulation, shelving, and retrieval of library materials.
• Fills requests for items on reserve and at storage.
• Is responsible for library’s opening and closing procedures.
• Provides research and reference assistance to students, faculty, and the public.
• Provides instruction in the use of library materials, including indexes, reference materials and electronic resources.
• Assists with maintenance of periodical collection.
• Assists with the physical processing and maintenance of books.
• Assists with the creation and maintenance of LibGuides.
• Perform Inter Library Loan request.
• Other projects as assigned.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

B.A. or previous library experience required. Coursework towards M.L.S. degree is highly desirable. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Experience with the literature of architecture or art history is desirable as is experience with information literacy instruction and/or ease with technology and social media.

This position will work one night a week and Sunday afternoons.; with additional hours possible.

STANDARD EXPECTATIONS:

• Team and Interpersonal Skills: Success in this position requires proven ability to develop professional positive rapport with other team members including support staff and senior staff.
• Service Orientation: Success in this position requires a service-oriented perspective in which, to the greatest extent possible, students and other employees are treated in such a way as to feel valued and well served in their contacts with the facilities team as a professional representative of the BAC.
• Confidentiality and Discretion: Success in this position requires the ability not only to maintain the confidentiality of student and employee records, but also the ability to discern when it is appropriate to divulge privileged, if not necessarily confidential, information.

The BAC is committed to developing a diverse and talented team. People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. If you are excited about this role but are unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to apply.