Student Connect Funding and Awards Advisor

4 weeks ago


Red Deer, Canada Red Deer College Full time

Position Information

**Position Title**
- Student Connect Funding and Awards Advisor**Position Summary**
- Are you looking to work with a dynamic team that is making an impact for students? Do you have an interest in being a front-facing team member working with students on funding and award opportunities? We welcome you to join our team as a permanent full time Student Connect Funding and Awards Advisor.
- The Student Connect Funding and Awards Advisor’s primary role is to support student awards and funding programs. Working closely with the Student Connect Centre Specialist and the Student Connect Centre Advisor, Awards, this position provides advice and guidance on a wide range of student funding and award options for prospective and current students.-
**Position Responsibilities**
- Supporting the main entry point in the Student Connect Center assisting with students in-person, online, or over the phone queries.
- Support the screening of students and refer them to the award and funding opportunities they may be eligible to receive.
- Provide instructions for submitting the documentation and process required for award disbursement.
- Assist students in understanding program admission, prerequisites, and completion requirements using various advising tools, in collaboration with the Student Connect Centre team.
- Create/complete confirmation of enrolment letters/forms.
- Maintain awareness of institution-wide initiatives, latest programs, policies, and procedures.
- Refer students to other services and resources across the campus and externally, as necessary.
- Provide support to the Student Connect Centre team, as required, to optimize student experience.

**Required Qualifications**
- Two (2) years of post-secondary training, completion of a community college certificate including trades apprenticeships or equivalent.
- One to two years’ related experience
- Superior communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to present information clearly and concisely
- Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills
- Must be a team player and able to work independently
- Superior organization and planning skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a high-volume work environment

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Experience in the post-secondary sector
- Experience with a student information system such as Banner is an asset
- Student advising experience is an asset

**Salary or Hourly?**
- Salary**Salary**
- $48,433 - $56,659 annually**Benefits and Compensation Information**
- Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care through Blue Cross, access to a health spending account, pension plan, Employee & Family Assistance Program, generous vacation allotments, credit tuition waivers and opportunities for professional development funding. Additional time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays.- Eligibility to access the above mentioned benefits dependent upon the AUPE Collective Agreement and related RDP policies.

**About Red Deer Polytechnic**

**Red Deer Polytechnic** has been a pivotal part of central Alberta for nearly six decades. Since our story began as Red Deer College in 1964, we have proudly served our learners and communities with diverse programs, as well as impressive learning spaces and facilities.- In the spring of 2021, our institution was officially granted status as a polytechnic, and our
- **new name** and
- **brand **were announced soon after. As Red Deer Polytechnic, we will continue to offer the same breadth of credentials and mix of- We welcome you to further your career with Red Deer Polytechnic. We also welcome you to join us as a vibrant gathering place creating connections in our community. With
- **two campuses** and impressive
- **facilities**, Red Deer Polytechnic is an ideal place to learn,
- **work**,
- **conduct research** and enjoy
- **events**.- Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.Posting Detail Information

**Competition Number**
- 2023-A-090**Employment Type**
- Permanent Full-Time**Number of Vacancies**
- 1**Desired Start Date**
- 07/10/2023**Position End Date (if term-certain)**

**FTE**
- 1.0**Hours of Work**
- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week**Open Date**
- 06/27/2023**Close Date**

**Open Until Filled**
- Yes**Note to Applicant**-
**Special Instructions to Applicants**

**Required Documents**
- Cover Letter
- Resume

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