Job Description

The Office of the Registrar is seeking a Financial Aid Officer to join a dynamic team that supports students in advance of their enrolment and throughout their studies at Yukon University.

Reporting to the Associate Registrar, Registrations & Records, the Financial Aid Officer provides a variety of supports for students looking for financial aid while attending University.

In this role, the incumbent will regularly meet with students to provide guidance and support to determine the best type of available funding opportunities for their needs. They will also regularly liaise with Territorial, Provincial, and Federal government contacts to confirm applications, and maintain knowledge of eligibility criteria and updates to regulations and policies. In addition, they will seek out and support new funding opportunities available for students.

The incumbent will also Chair the Awards and Student Emergency Fund Committees, and is responsible for managing Yukon University award, scholarship, bursary, and emergency fund applications.

The preferred candidate will have a post-secondary degree in Business, Education, Psychology, or a related discipline along with experience using a student information system. Knowledge about student financial aid at Canadian post-secondaries or other relevant experience would be an asset.

Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to: Human Resource Services
Yukon University, Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
Fax: 867 668 8896
Email:

Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted. A statement of qualifications, which outlines the selection standards, and a position description are available in PDF format for all Bargaining Unit positions, by following the links above.

Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Yukon University