Financial Aid Assistant

6 days ago

Oshawa, Canada Durham College Full time

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Financial Aid**:

- Assess and determine student’s eligibility for all programs including full and part time financial aid, awards, emergency loans, bursaries and employment programs
- Approve distribution of loan funding, grant and bursary cheques to eligible students according to Ministry policies.
- Addresses and corrects/modifies and technical/systems/process errors identified

**Record Management**:

- Enters and maintains Student OSAP records via Ministry on-line system.
- Examine and evaluate incoming documentation and inform students of discrepancies and further requirements.
- Compile and process end of year archiving for the Ministry, ensuring accuracy and all policies and procedures are followed.
- Scan and upload confidential documents for Ministry records.

**Office Administration**:

- Compile and maintain all applicant files adhering to supporting documentation requirements. Maintenance of strict confidentiality regarding student records and information. Adhere to Ministry audit requirements.
- Verifies students’ status and entitlement eligibility in accordance with Ministry Compliance and Audit Guidelines prior to distribution of loan documents, cheques, schedules and forms.
- Collect and verify weekly cheque distributions.
- Provide efficient front-line support.

**Presentations & Workshops**:

- Assist with the development and implementation of workshops regarding OSAP and alternative financial aid programs to students, parents, teachers and counsellors.
- Explain, educate and guide students and potential students on next steps in the OSAP process.
- Compose and edit material for print and electronic publication.
- Present information regarding budgeting and financial aid options to individuals and group settings.
- Assists in the preparation of and attends the annual awards ceremonies and open houses.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- A minimum of a three-year advanced diploma or degree in Business or Office Administration.
- A minimum of three (3) years of work experience in a Student Financial Aid office or in a computerized office environment requiring a high degree of quality customer service.
- Experience in Marketing and Communications is an asset.
- Excellent oral and public speaking skills.
- Thorough knowledge of government, university, bank and private financial aid and award programs.
- Proven ability to carry out concurrent projects involving shifting deadlines and priorities.
- Must have proven experience showing a high degree of planning and organizational skills and demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven aptitude for detail and accuracy.

**Required Skills**:
Payband: E; Starting Rate: $26.21; Four Year Rate: $30.39

Required Experience

Hours: 35 hours per week (1) one hour lunch; Mon - Fri (8:30am - 4:30pm)

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