Assessment Specialist

3 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

**Job Information**:
Job Requisition ID: 43779

Ministry: Advanced Education

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: June 14, 2023

Classification: Program Services 1

**About Us**:
**Ministry of Advanced Education**
Advanced Education supports Albertans by providing the education and training opportunities they need to prepare for the workforce. This is accomplished by: approving programs of study; funding public post-secondary institutions and other adult learning providers; providing financial aid for learners; registering and certifying apprentices; and, supporting academic research and innovation.

Programs and services are driven by 3 outcomes: (1) Adult learning opportunities are accessible and affordable for all Albertans; (2) High-quality education, skills development and research make a positive contribution to Alberta’s economy, society, culture and environment; and, (3) The adult learning system is accountable and coordinated.

**Role**:
In this role you will perform all work in accordance with relevant Government and Ministry legislation, policies, and guidelines. This position will require a high degree of flexibility, responsiveness and analytical skills in order to collaborate with business and program areas across the division and Ministry

Reporting to the Assessing Supervisor, the position responsible for the delivery of the Alberta Student Aid program, which includes federal and provincial student loans, grants, and student disability supports. Funding for students is based on individual need with eligibility determined in accordance with a wide variety of federal and provincial legislation, program policies, criteria, and guidelines. The Assessing Specialist also applies expert program knowledge, interprets relevant legislation, regulations and policies, completes numerous reviews, calculations, researches and validates multiple pieces of information to uphold the program's financial integrity while approving funding in accordance with all provincial and federal eligibility criteria.

The role of the Assessing Specialist performs the following roles and responsibilities
- Applies thorough and advanced working knowledge of federal and provincial legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines.
- Determines eligibility of funding across multiple factors for student aid funding.
- Reviews, analyzes and completes Level 1 Request for Reconsideration (RFR) of student file to ensure that financial assistance decisions are determined correctly, including assessment of historical information contained in Program IT systems as well as any supporting documentation submitted by the student
- Identifies and reviews files under the Quality Assurance (QA) review process to determine misleading, inconsistent, or potentially fraudulent information, provided intentionally or unintentionally to ensure the right amount of funding is provided to the right students at the right time in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations, policies and program guidelines
- Prepares QA review summary, draft communication letters to the students, and make recommendations for management approval that ensure decisions are consistent with relevant policies, guidelines and overall GOA vision
- Provides coaching, expertise, and guidance to other units in the branch, such as the Client Resolution Unit and the Program Accountability Unit, related to the QA framework, review process, and re-assessment conditions and outcomes.
- Provide orientation, training and ongoing coaching to co-workers, temporary and newly hired staff
- Provide cover-off for Assessing Supervisors as required

**Qualifications**:
Two-year diploma in a related field; no experience required; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency:
Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets:

- Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience would be an asset
- Knowledge of educational funding assistance programs and policies administered on behalf of the federal and provincial governments, including related criteria, guidelines, processes and procedures (i.e. Canada Student Loan Policy and Procedures Manual; Operational Policy and Procedures Manual; etc.)
- Knowledge of Division and Branch priorities, directions, operational requirements, organizational structure, mandates and issues
- Knowledge of applicable information systems (i.e. SFS, PAPRS) used in the assessment and processing of post-secondary funding assistance
- Efficient with Microsoft products (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.)

**APS Competencies**:
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for



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