Education Finance Senior Manager (Remote)

To provide unbiased expert guidance to help College Coach and EdAssist (EdAdvisory) clients understand college financing options, loan repayment strategies, and financial literacy information. This includes monitoring current events, researching trends, developing strategies pertaining to paying and saving for college and student loan repayment strategies, and contributing to the collective knowledge of the education team to provide the best quality counseling in support of all we serve.

This is a Remote position available in the United States.

Bright Horizons is trusted by families and employers around the world for high-quality child care and early education, back-up care, and workplace education. We partner with some of the world’s best companies to provide services that help employees perform their best and support families to thrive both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities:

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

• Counsel corporate and retail clients in individual phone and video meetings spanning a wide spectrum of complex college funding issues including: early saving strategies; financial literacy for students; applying for all forms of federal, state, private, and institutional aid; coordinating assets and resources to pay for college, including claiming education tax breaks; understanding the impact of college inter-departmental politics; student loan repayment options; and managing educational debt.

• Present on topics as subject matter expert representing a full spectrum of college financing issues from saving strategies for newborns through graduate school funding, student loan management, and financial literacy and wellness within a variety of corporate client settings.

• Respond to help desk inquiries from corporate clients with professional prose.

• Contribute to internal projects as required, including development or revision of new internal and external curriculum, training materials, or products, social media initiatives, service delivery best practices or other internal areas of interest

• Through delivery of high level services, assist in building market presence and word of mouth reputation; contribute to EdAdvisory’s growth, thought leadership, client satisfaction, and inclusive environment

• Manage all administrative functions required for service delivery

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree - Required

5 years of experience as a financial aid professional managing Student Financial Aid (SFA) and institutional aid programs - Required

Experience at multiple colleges or universities and familiarity with loan forgiveness programs and student loan repayment options - Preferred

Would relevant experience be considered in lieu of applicable degree?

Yes

Minimum additional years of experience that would be considered in lieu of the applicable degree:

3 years

Additional Job Requirements:

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

• Intimate understanding of the FSA regulations, merit aid processes, awarding processes at private colleges, and student and parent borrowing opportunities required. Comprehensive understanding of student loan repayment options and familiarity with loan forgiveness programs strongly preferred.

• Experience with, or interest in learning, college saving strategies and financial literacy programs

• Fluency with basic software, web-based platforms, and Microsoft Office products (specifically Excel, PowerPoint, & Word)

• Strong research, editing and writing skills; a high degree of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail

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

• High-level presentation skills in group and or individual setting

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

Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $70,000 – 80,000 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
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance

Deadline to Apply:

This posting is anticipated to remain open until 5/5/2025.

Compensation: $70,000-$80,000

Life at Bright Horizons:

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re 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).

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 855-877-6866 or [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.