Posting Description
ADVISOR FOR STUDENT ACCOUNTS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE Student Financial Services will be responsible for Caseload Management & Counseling (50%): Manage an assigned caseload of roughly 4000 students providing integrated counseling and support for student accounts and financial matters. Act as the primary point of contact across multiple channels including in-person Zoom and email to resolve inquiries and support Institute goals for student retention; Account Auditing & Resolution (25%): Independently research and resolve complex student account discrepancies. Verify the accuracy of credit balances authorize fee reversals and process refunds in strict compliance with federal state and institutional regulations; Systems Knowledge & Strategic Support (25%): Maintain expert proficiency in MITs financial infrastructure (Banner Odyssey TransferMate) while ensuring FERPA compliance. Collaborate with campus partners and represent SFS at community events to provide comprehensive financial education.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: a minimum of five years of related experience preferably within a university student accounting or financial aid setting; a high school diploma or equivalent; demonstrated exceptional research and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and apply complex institutional federal and state regulations; superior interpersonal negotiation and presentation skills; a high level of personal integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial and medical information; advanced in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel); committed to mastering new software; a flexible patient demeanor; and the ability to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment. PREFERRED: Bachelors degree.
3/13/2026
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
The MIT Media Lab is an interdisciplinary research lab that encourages the unconventional mixing and matching of seemingly disparate research areas.