Financial Aid Assistant
City : Surrey
Category : 6420-SAFA Admin
Industry : Education
Employer : Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU
We are currently seeking a Financial Aid Assistant to join our Student Services team.
Job Overview:
Reporting to Coordinator, Student Financial Assistance this position is responsible for responding to student inquiries and provide guidance and advice regarding student awards and financial assistance programs; review student applications for awards and financial assistance; process student information and data related to Financial Aid Assistant and government financial assistance programs.
Education and Experience
A minimum 2 years of post-secondary education – bachelor’s degree preferred – accompanied by a minimum of 2 years related experience in a post-secondary setting.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated experience working with student awards and financial assistance programs inclusive of ABESAP/AUG, government student loans and grants.
- Demonstrated customer service experience in a fast-paced complex setting dealing with sensitive situations calling for the use of empathy, diplomacy and tact in the delivery of information.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate patiently and effectively with a diverse range of people and situations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of the Student Banner system, or a similar student records system (e.g. Colleague, PeopleSoft).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel) at an Intermediate level.
- Minimum of 35 wpm keyboarding skills with an error rate of less than 10%.
- Aptitude for exacting and precise work; must be detail-oriented.
- Excellent organizational skills, demonstrated ability to problem solve and ability to set priorities and multi-task.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
- Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment and demonstrate initiative.
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Salary Information
Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.