Awards and Financial Aid Assistant

Dated:    July 29, 2015                        Expires:  August 14, 2015 - 4:30 p.m.

AWARDS AND FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANT
ENROLMENT SERVICES

Schedule II, Band II - $40,727.33 to $50,908.64

Working as part of the Enrolment Services - Student Awards & Financial Aid team, this position works with students, while also assisting staff and faculty and co-workers in the administration and distribution of financial aid, awards and special awards available to undergraduate students.

As part of the administration of undergraduate awards, the successful incumbent will be responsible for tracking, budget reviews, updating and coding awards received and posting updated information. In working with the various faculties, the successful incumbent will be required to coordinate and forward undergraduate applications to the appropriate parties for award recommendations. This position will also coordinate and organize on-campus events and initiatives to promote financial literacy for students and ensure awareness of all departments of the funding opportunities available to students. For full details on the duties and requirements for this position, a job fact sheet may be obtained by contacting Human Resources.


Job Requirements:

• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written)
• Superior computer skills
• Knowledge and experience with Lakehead University calendar regulations, course load requirements for scholarships and student aid funding;
• Ability to understand budgets, transcripts, and assessment skills;
• Experience in planning and organizing events and initiatives as well as creating and executing communication plans
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work as part of a team;
• Ability to manage and prioritize to meet deadlines

Please send your cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to:

Office of Human Resources
University Centre
Room UC-0003
Fax: 807-346-7701
Email:  human.resources@lakeheadu.ca

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities.  We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.