The Education Finance Counselor will provide unbiased expert guidance to families and learners on understanding education financing options. This includes monitoring industry trends researching best practices and developing strategies to help manage education costs effectively. The Education Finance Counselor will contribute to the teams collective knowledge to ensure high-quality counseling and support for Bright Horizons benefit users.

This is a Remote position available in the United States.

Bright Horizons EdAssist is a leading provider of workforce education programs that future-proof organizations by building employee skills. We know the best organizations are fueled by people inspired by their jobs and professional possibilities. We help top employers around the country provide that inspiration with affordable targeted and guided education programs that build professional futures. Our goal is to create pathways and learning opportunities that align employees career goals to organizational skills needs addressing engagement filling talent gaps and transforming workforces to be ready for the future.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert unbiased guidance on education financing options and strategies to minimize out-of-pocket costs

• Counsel families and learners through individualized sessions delivering clear actionable advice tailored to their goals

• Monitor industry trends and policy changes to ensure accurate up-to-date guidance

• Deliver exceptional client experiences through stellar customer service timely communication and well-prepared strategies

• Manage administrative tasks necessary for effective service delivery including documentation and scheduling

• Advise adult learners on maximizing employer tuition assistance benefits and aligning educational goals with available resources

• Educate clients on financial literacy and budgeting strategies for working adults

• Develop plans for financing short-term certifications graduate programs and workforce education pathways

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree

• 3 years of professional experience in Education Finance

• At this time Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of education financing concepts; ability to analyze complex scenarios and present clear actionable solutions

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain complex topics in simple understandable terms

• Impeccable organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Word) and .web-based platforms

• Strong research editing and writing skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to maintain composure under pressure manage expectations and work independently while contributing to team success

• Experience with employer tuition assistance programs and compliance processes

• Ability to educate working adults on budgeting financial literacy and cost-management strategies

• Familiarity with short-term certifications stackable credentials and strategies for aligning educational goals with employer benefits

Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $60000 $70000 annually. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience education and training certifications geography and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation sick holiday and parental bonding leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
• Tuition assistance and education coaching
• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
• Learn more at depending on hire date and subject to applicable eligibility requirements and accrual schedules new employees in this role receive up to: 9 paid holidays annually; 40 hours of sick time per year based on full-time schedule and 80 hours of vacation time per year based on full-time schedule(vacation time may be used for sick leave purposes under any applicable state or local sick or safe time law).

  Deadline to Apply:

  This posting is anticipated to remain open until 1/20/2026.

  Compensation: $60000 - $70000 / year

  Life at Bright Horizons:

  Our people are the heart of our company. Because were as committed to our own employees as we are to the children families and clients we serve our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

  Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race color religion sex age disability sexual orientation veteran status national origin genetic information or any other characteristic protected under federal state or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

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