Harvard University

Harvard University

Financial Aid Officer

Cambridge, MA, United States · Mid

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Cap-exempt (no lottery)100
Sponsors year-round90
Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
Fits your clock70

Files H-1B any time — no cap, no lottery. The 2026 weighted-selection rule doesn't touch it, which makes this the strongest structural path for entry-level talent. Pay is often lower, but your odds of staying are dramatically higher.

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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation

Context, not a finding about this posting: of this employer's 15 green-card filings in this occupation, 93% were for a worker who already held the job.

States it is exempt from the H-1B cap

In 9 Department of Labor filings, this employer states it is an institution of higher education — one of the statutory grounds for exemption from the H-1B cap. Cap-exempt employers can file year-round without entering the lottery.Employer's own attestation on a Department of Labor wage determination, not a USCIS determination — exemption is decided per petition.

Files H-1B transfers

11 transfer filings in the last year, covering 11 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.

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About the role

  • Serve as a member of the College Financial Aid Committee, with primary responsibility for counseling students (typically, about 450) and their families regarding financial aid issues.
  • Calculate financial aid awards for entering and returning students; evaluate financial need using federal and institutional guidelines and methodologies.
  • Provide a high level of customer service to students and families as part of the Officer of the Day team.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate the external scholarships and grants process (outside awards), including eligibility and payments; provide guidance and training to colleagues on how to manage these in the context of financial aid awarding, especially in peak times.
  • Support for families and caregivers

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
  • Minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience
  • Night/weekend work and travel may be required.

Nice to have

  • Ability to work well under pressure, strong time management and organizational skills, demonstrated initiative, strong attention to detail, and ability to keep information confidential.
  • Proficiency with office productivity and collaboration tools
  • This position has a 6-month orientation and review period.
  • All formal offers will be made by FAS HR.

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
  • Demonstrated commitment to high level of customer service.
  • Demonstrated ability to foster and engage in meaningful collaboration, as well as share knowledge effectively.
  • Proficiency with office productivity and collaboration tools; access to the Internet for remote work needed.
  • Familiarity with PowerFAIDS preferred.
  • Additional Information
  • Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
  • Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
  • Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal, and Reference checks required.
  • Other Information:
  • In order to be considered for this position, please demonstrate basic qualifications are met.
  • Applicants MUST submit a cover letter in addition to their resume in order for their application to be reviewed.

Benefits

  • Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
  • Generous paid time off including parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
  • Retirement plans with university contributions
  • Wellbeing and mental health resources
  • Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
  • Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

Company info

  • We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
  • It is the home of Harvard's undergraduate program (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard's Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C.
  • Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athletics and the Division of Continuing Education.
  • We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives.

Equal opportunity

  • EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
  • equal opportunity and non-discrimination.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
  • Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location.
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