Job Description

Student Financial Aid Officer - Mississauga Campus

We are seeking a highly organized and knowledgeable

Student Financial Aid Officer

to join our Mississauga Campus team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting students by providing financial advising, guiding them through funding applications, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Provide financial advising to students, helping them access educational funding resources (government programs, scholarships, personal resources) Manage the financial aid application process, including OSAP applications, loan disbursement, and COE submissions to CCO Ensure compliance with OSAP audits, performance requirements, and college policies Collect tuition and courseware fees, maintain accurate student financial records, and manage collections as needed Support admissions by financially packaging students in preparation for enrollment Conduct student financial interviews, financial options counseling, and intake processing Follow up daily with students to ensure all financial files are complete and packaged in time for program starts Maintain audit readiness and compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, and standards Perform administrative functions to enhance the overall student experience Uphold the standards and professionalism of the college in all interactions

Qualifications

Post-secondary education in business or finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience 2-3 years of related work experience (experience in student financial aid and Private Career Colleges is strongly preferred) Strong knowledge of OSAP processes, compliance, and audits Experience with QuickBooks and sound accounting practices Proven background in customer service and sales (collections experience an asset) Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with Zoom and Google Classroom Ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced, time-sensitive environment Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Hours of Work:

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Location:

Mississauga Campus (on-site only)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking
Experience:

Financial Aid Advisor role: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person