Education Finance Associate

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Newton, MA - USA

profile Hourly Salary: $ 28 - 35
Posted on: 13 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Bright Horizons College Coach has been assisting families in achieving their education goals for more than 20 years. With a strong service mission commitment to excellence and focus on ethical guidance we work with tens of thousands of families who receive our services for free through their employer-sponsored benefit and hundreds more via our more traditional independent consulting both cases we interact directly with students and parents in person over the phone and via video conference. We have a clear vision at Bright Horizons: to be the place where a diverse talented mix of people can come together to do their best work. We are intentional about diversity and inclusion embracing the individuality of each student family member and employee.

This is a Part Time Seasonal position; starting in July 2026 and ending in October/November 2026. Part time hours offered in any increment between 12pm - 5pm EST Monday through Friday.

The Education Finance Associate will provide unbiased expert guidance to help College Coach clients to understand college funding options loan repayment strategies and financial literacy information.

Responsibilities:

  • Build on college finance experience to work with a diverse group of College Coach clients at various socioeconomic levels and help them successfully navigate the higher education system and complex education finance questions

  • Conduct 1-1 counseling sessions about education finance by phone or in person

  • Respond to helpdesk inquiries from corporate clients with professional prose

  • Manage all administrative functions required for service delivery

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree (3 years of additional experience would be considered in lieu of an applicable degree)

  • 3 years Experience managing Student Financial Aid (SFA) and institutional aid programs

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3 years experience at multiple colleges or universities

  • Experience should include needs analysis packaging and appeals review and extensive contact with students and parents

  • Thorough understanding of student loan repayment strategies preferred

  • Intimate understanding of the FSA regulations merit aid processes awarding processes at private colleges and student and parent borrowing opportunities Fluency with basic software web-based platforms and Microsoft Office products (specifically Excel PowerPoint & Word)

  • Ability to maintain a professional manner under stressful situations and to manage difficult constituent expectations

  • Ability to self-motivate and work independently to meet all deadlines administrative and client responsibilities; and be a team player

Be part of a community where people grow futures are shaped and lives are changed. We offer the rewards opportunities and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. Were changing the world of work and family and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons youre the difference.

Compensation:

The hourly rate for this position is between $28.85 $35.00 per hour. 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.

Deadline to Apply:

This posting is anticipated to remain open until 5/29/2026.

Compensation: $28.85 $35.00 / hour

Life at Bright Horizons:

At Bright Horizons youre more than your job title youre the difference. Whether youre nurturing a childs first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes your work creates real impact. Were a community that celebrates individuality invests in your growth and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive so do the children families and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future for yourself and for others.

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).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process please contact the recruitment helpdesk at or . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.


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