Job Description

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Lethbridge College is committed to inclusive recruitment practices by providing reasonable access and accommodations to applicants. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact . Private information received in relation to the request will only be used to facilitate the recruitment process and will be kept confidential and shared only as needed with the selection committee.

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Funding Specialist
Hours per week/FTE 35
About the Position

Assistance with all aspects of financial aid for prospective and current students. This ranges from explanations of loans processes and policies for all provinces to grant funding for eligible programs, processing these loans and handling student emergencies. Supporting all awards and scholarship processes is also part of the responsibilities inherent to the role.

Land Acknowledgement

Located on the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Lethbridge College is committed to honouring the land from a place of knowing. We honour the Siksikaitsitapi as both the traditional and current Land Keepers of this area, and we welcome all Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples who call Blackfoot territory their home to disclose as such when submitting applications.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At Lethbridge College, we know we all benefit when the rich diversity of our campus community is fully represented, and all students and employees are included. We are committed to identifying and overcoming systemic barriers that impede individuals from underrepresented groups. We are ready to work together to ensure Lethbridge College is a place where all individuals feel valued for their unique perspectives, skills, and contributions and are afforded equal opportunities to participate in learning, research, and innovation.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Why choose Lethbridge and Lethbridge College

Lethbridge College is learner-focused, with an emphasis on experiential and flexible learning experiences and work-integrated learning.

We have a strong connection to our community and the land. We also promote a work environment that supports professional development and employee wellness, including flexible work arrangements and schedules that allow for work-life balance. In addition, we prioritize equity, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of our campus community.

Lethbridge advantages

Lethbridge offers a relatively low cost of living, with mild winters and sun-filled summers. Outdoor adventures await you in the city\'s vast park systems and river valley, and we\'re located just an hour and 20 minutes from the mountains. Enjoy the advantages of small-city life while accessing the amenities of a larger city, including arts and culture, sport and recreational facilities, and year-round family-friendly events.

Position Details

• Troubleshooting loan application and disbursement issues
• Explaining account balances and internal practices/interactions of government funders
• Providing information around consequences of various financial actions, providing financial literacy advice/presentations
• Informing applicants about ineligibility for awards or loans or bursaries or their lack of success after application
• Completion of numerous and varying forms confirming registration according to varying governmental deadlines and policies
• Running and examining reports and cancelling loans for those who drop below full-time on occasion (typically done by another staff person)
• Uploading session costs and dates into the provincial registry system
• Making judgement calls about an individual\'s eligibility for emergency loans and explaining rationale to student in any case
• Completing Payment Plans for those who qualify and following required process; taking unusual cases to manager
• Running and reviewing reports for students eligible for provincial awards in compliance with government guidelines
• Understanding internal awards processes, system, selection procedures, rescission and replacement process in order to test process and to explain processes to students
• Understanding of the Foundational Learning Assistance (Grant) program system for upgrading and ESL, timelines and reporting requirements and the rules and implications around cancellation, quarterly reports for government
• Ensuring that any external government and LC program updates that will impact our processes are taken into consideration
• Working in conjunction with the rest of the team to ensure consistency of process.

Required Qualifications

• University Undergraduate Degree in Education or Management/Business - combination of business/organizational training/skills plus social/humanities related degree would be ideal
• It is essential that the incumbent have outstanding judgement, interpersonal, technical and troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Considerable experience in a post-secondary environment and/or with financial processes and customer service is highly desirable

Salary AUPE Class Level 9 Step 1 $48,573.28 per annum.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P23-00467
Open Date 03/10/2023
Close Date 03/17/2023
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants

Lethbridge College is committed to inclusive recruitment practices by providing reasonable access and accommodations to applicants. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact . Private information received in relation to the request will only be used to facilitate the recruitment process and will be kept confidential and shared only as needed with the selection committee.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents * Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents * Letter of Recommendation

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