Financial Aid & Awards Officer – Enrolment Services

Date Posted: July 19, 2024

Posting Deadline: August 2, 2024

Department: Enrolment Services

Type of Employment: 2-year Contract, Full-time, August 19, 2024 – August 14, 2026

Group Affiliation: APC Group Group 4, ($56,274 annually)

At Saint Mary’s University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University’s success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Financial Aid & Awards Officer to join our Enrolment Services team.

What we offer

As a team member at Saint Mary’s, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Vacation
• Personal days
• Professional development
• Holiday closure
• Summer hour schedule
• Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit

Job Information and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Assistant Registrar, Student Finances, the Financial Aid & Awards Officer will:

• Work within Enrolment Services and plays a significant role in the administration and stewardship of over 6.5 million dollars in scholarships and awards annually.
• Provide financial counselling to present, potential and past students.
• Provide financial aid & awards services on and off campus; assists in the recruitment process by providing funding options for post-secondary education to students and parents.
• Assist in retention of students through financial literacy programs to improve student experience.
• Act as a student advocate with outside agencies.
• Support the Enrolment Service Representatives by keeping them informed and trained on the provincial and national changes to student assistance and ensures they are compliant in all procedures.
• Provide assistance with loan, scholarship and bursary application completion.
• Administer or assist with projects and events.
• Act as main contact and backup for U.S. loan representative and creates/presents workshops to students, parents and the university community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education Requirements

To be the successful Financial Aid & Awards Officer you will have:

• Undergraduate degree.
• Minimum two years’ directly related experience.
• Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as required.
• Financial Counselling Certification considered an asset.
• Knowledge of scholarship award and administration considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Provincial and Student loan Program Regulation considered an asset.
• Website maintenance experience an asset.
• Ability to work in a cross-culture setting and providing services for a diverse population.
• Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset.

Application Details

Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on “Apply Now” and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

At Saint Mary’s University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Black/African Nova Scotians, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at hr@smu.ca.

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