Student Awards Team Lead

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Fanshawe College thrives because of its people. We foster a culture of excellence and see opportunities to turn potential into impact. Leading with empathy, belonging, unity, learning and courage, we guide the learning journey of our students, ensuring they are ready for work and life, today and tomorrow.

Working at Fanshawe College

Fanshawe College is committed to the principles of hybrid work and may offer this option to employees whose work can be performed in an alternate location, without adverse impact to the operations of the College, inclusive of our Student and Staff experience. Confirmation of hybrid work options available to you will be clarified upon hire and may be subject to change based on the duties required of your position. Successful candidates will be required to perform work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus, as required.

Posting Closing Date

October 16, 2026

Campus Location

London, ON

Department

FAD1 Student Financial Services

Employment Group

Support

Pay Details

$38.09 Hourly

Worker Sub-Type

Fixed term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

Remote Type

In-Person

Contract End Date

April 30, 2028

Hours of Work per Week

35

Job Description

This position is subject to the terms of Appendix D in the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement.

Note

1 vacancy available. This position is deemed a critical vacancy.

Work Mode

This position is hybrid, three days on-site per week.

Payband

This position is paid at Payband H. $38.09 - $44.04per hour.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Why this Role is Important

Reporting to the Manager, Student Awards, the Student Awards Team Lead is responsible for guiding and overseeing the work of the Student Awards staff. The incumbent is responsible for leading the process for application, selection, marketing and planning of all bursary and awards. This includes all donor funded, college funded, and Ministry funded opportunities. The incumbent interprets and implements the requirements of policies, guidelines and gift agreements. The incumbent liaises with the Ministry and Advancement Services staff members and provides advice on bursary & award agreements.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Coordinates the setup of the bursary application system.
• Plans and coordinates the work required for review and selection of all bursary opportunities.
• Coordinates the review and update of budget standards that are used to assess financial need.
• Plans the budget for Tuition Set-Aside funds and allocates appropriate amounts to each program.
• Coordinates the workflow of bursary application reviews to ensure the most effective distribution of funds. This requires coordination with Advancement services to ensure donor funds are utilized before utilizing general bursary funds.
• Plans and coordinates the work required for college and donor-funded award selection, including the Scholarship Selection Committee for collegewide awards, academic areas for program specific awards.
• Coordinates the work required to ensure athletics awards are selected and comply with OCAA requirements.
• Develops schedules and communicates deadlines for application and selection of bursaries and awards.
• Coordinates the development of communication strategies to ensure all stakeholders are aware of Student Bursary and Awards key activities and timelines, to assist them with dissemination of published information to applicants, students and their influencers.
• Plans and coordinates the work required for marketing student award opportunities. Consults and coordinates with Corporate Communications staff.
• Plans and coordinates outreach activities to effectively promote student award and bursary opportunities.
• Provides input and advice for new donor-funded opportunities and gift agreements. Coordinates the work to implement new opportunities including system updates and communications.
• Acts as a key resource and subject matter expert to the Office of the Registrar staff and other college staff with regards to student bursary and award programs.
• May assist with other assignments within the Financial Aid & Awards Team or other Registrar areas during peak periods or coverage of absences.
• May participate in student recruitment and engagement activities such as Open House, Convocation and Orientation events.
• May assist with serving students in the Office of the Registrar or Student Service Hub locations as needed.

Guides and oversees the work of the Student Awards team by:

• Develops and updates process documentation and guidelines.
• Onboards new team members and provides up