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Student Awards Advisor - (00198.20)

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Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Support Staff (CUPE)

Posting In effect from

1/9/2023

Closing Application Date

18/9/2023

Closing date for internal CUPE applicants

18/9/2023

Applications will be reviewed commencing the \xe2\x80\x9cclosing date for internal CUPE applicants\xe2\x80\x9d and may continue until the position is filled.

Internal CUPE applicants must submit their application by 4pm on the \xe2\x80\x9cclosing date for internal CUPE applicants\xe2\x80\x9d for their Seniority to be recognized. Applications received after the "closing date for internal CUPE applicants" will be considered alongside external applicants.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Support Type

Ongoing

Anticipated Start Date

3/10/2023

Position End Date (If Applicable)

The Hours of work are subject to change depending upon departmental requirements

Schedule

The hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 7 hours a day, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Schedule Description

DUTIES

Educate, advise and facilitate the provision of financial resources to current and potential students in order to remove financial barriers, award financial incentives and provide the financial knowledge necessary to attract students to TRU and retain them through graduation.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES * Administer financial aid and award programs, including managing funds, reconciliation, institutional or government reporting, and program utilization review, for aid and award programs, the WorkStudy program, and authorizing loans from university funds.

• Confidentially interview and advise students regarding the availability, eligibility requirements, and terms and conditions for obtaining, maintaining and if necessary appealing all forms of internal and external awards and financial aid including government student assistance, including policy interpretation.
• Educate current and potential students, and where applicable parents, and the TRU community on student financial literacy, including budgeting, financial planning, loans, collection agencies, consumer information and related issues such as default of loans, credit ratings, and terms of debt repayment.
• Coordinate and adjudicate applications for institutional and government aid and award funding, including exercising discretionary authority to award funds in extenuating circumstances, and provide oversight of the notification and award distribution processes.
• Maintain and recommend enhancements to system data tracking, processing and reporting. Manipulate extracted data for analysis.
• Participate in school liaison, recruitment, and orientation activities, including creating/managing web related resources & inquiries. May include travel and occasional evening and weekend work.
• Write and update various electronic and print communication pieces of the department and references to the department\'s services in other university and external communications.
• Assign work to clerks and auxiliary staff.

REPORTS TO
Aid Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• A bachelor degree in a related field

EXPERIENCE:

• Three years\' progressively advanced Student Awards or related experience in a policy intensive educational setting with significant student contact

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB

• Demonstrated strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to use Excel, ERP applications (such as Banner, Colleague, PeopleSoft), and MS Word
• Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and discretion with students, parents, and colleagues
• Ability to work independently or as a team, while managing multiple demands with varying deadlines
• Ability to exercise strict adherence to detail
• Demonstrated strength in time management, analytical reasoning, and problem solving
• Ability to effectively advise distraught and/or emotional students
• Ability to interpret complex policies and procedures surrounding the administration of bursaries, scholarships, awards, medals, and all forms of government assistance

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Sitting at desk and computer for extended periods of time
• Extensive contact with students, including those with a variety of disabilities; dealing with challenging or difficult personalities under stress
• General office conditions

The salary for the above position is determined by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4879, as it presently exists.

Pay Band

CUPE Grade 10 $37.23

Salary rate

This Position is not subject to a 90% start rate for new Employees.

Location

BC CA (Primary)

# of Hires Needed

1

Organizational Unit

Thompson Rivers University -> Enrolment Services

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our . External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.

Thompson Rivers University