Overview
Financial Aid Assistant Jobs in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada at Redeemer University
The Position
The Financial Aid Assistant will play a key role in supporting the administration of both institutional and government-sponsored financial aid programs for students. This includes assisting with the review, verification and processing of financial aid applications to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant policies and regulations. The Assistant will also serve as a point of contact for students, providing information and guidance regarding financial aid processes and eligibility.
In addition, the role involves supporting the Financial Aid Manager with various administrative tasks and special projects as assigned.
This is a PT position requiring 10-15 hours per week in a flexible schedule
Responsibilities
The Financial Aid Assistant will provide support in processing institutional and government sponsored financial aid for students, and assist the Financial Aid Manager in other duties as assigned.
Institutional Financial Aid
Assist the financial aid office in assessing, reviewing, analyzing, and making recommendations for the awarding of returning and new student financial aid.
Duties include processing applications, reviewing eligibility criteria, ranking candidates, compiling nominations and data entry.
Communicating with award recipients and internal departments
Government Sponsored Financial Aid
Support the work of the Financial Aid team in administering government sponsored financial aid, including the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
Duties include confirming student enrolment, processing course changes, preparing fund transfer reports and data entry Annual OSAP training
Office communications and other duties
Assist in responding to incoming communications and questions regarding financial aid
Manage Financial Aid appointment bookings and communications
Support the financial aid office by doing other duties as assigned.
Preferred Skills And Attributes
Prioritizes privacy and confidentiality
Great attention to detail Strong data entry capabilities
Confidence in working with Email applications, spreadsheets, and web-based information systems
Education
, Training & Certifications
High School Diploma
Post-Secondary education is an asset
OSAP Training (provided in-job training)
Other Requirements
Understanding of Redeemer University (mission, values and Reformed Christian identity)
The Application Process
Applicants are requested to email their application materials
(cover letter and resume) and include a statement that articulates their faith perspective
and its relation to the mission of Redeemer University. A range of qualifications are evaluated including distinguishing characteristics that demonstrate congruence with our identity as a university in the Protestant and Reformed Christian tradition. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Title: Financial Aid Assistant
Company: Redeemer University
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Category: Administrative/Clerical (Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Business Administration), Finance & Banking (Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Business Administration)
