Financial Aid Assistant

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Do you want to be a part of a long-established and reputed post-secondary educational institution serving new Canadians? Are you a dedicated team player who is a smart self-starter with a strong work ethic and exceptional time management and project coordination skills? We are looking for savvy professionals to enhance our team as we expand our scope and delivery of innovative learning outcomes for our students.

Celebrating its remarkable 30th year anniversary in 2021, Computek College is one of Ontario’s leading private career colleges dedicated to providing practical learning for newcomers to become employed. Our students learn from industry proven instructors, access special workshops that give them a competitive edge in the job market, and effectively leverage financial aid and career services. We offer several diploma and certification programs in business, healthcare, and technology with additional weeknight and weekend classes.

Our Values

• We fundamentally believe that newcomers to Canada bring with them, knowledge and skills that affords them the right to decent work. We acknowledge their inherent dignity, wisdom, and agency.
• We are committed, therefore, to providing a nurturing learning environment that is equitable and inclusive where our newcomer students can realize their full potential.
• By facilitating the free expression of diverse perspectives in a respectful manner on campus, we create conditions for our diverse student body and staff to make a positive difference in all aspects of our college.

We are looking for an exceptional Financial Aid Assistantto join our student success department.

Duties

• Provide students with information regarding the application process, their eligibility for Federal/Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) financial assistance, and other available financing options.
• Review financial applications and disclosure statements for completeness and accuracy and advise them of their obligation to provide accurate information (e.g. income verification) and the potential consequences related to their application and funding process.
• Record receipt of signature pages for OSAP applications in hardcopy files and electronic student database.
• Perform all student-related finance functions on student database to allow for timely follow up and completion in accordance with government and college policies and procedures.
• Monitor and follow up on the status of all pending student loan documents.
• Provide exceptional customer service and answer student inquiries regarding financial status and information, advice and clarification to student questions regarding OSAP policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a private career college.
• Post-secondary education in accounting or finance or related fields such as business administration.
• Previous experience working with the Ontario Student Assistance Program and Federal government loan programs an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of Office 365.
• Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Detail-oriented with highly developed follow-up skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as well as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

How to Apply: Please apply thru Indeed. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Computek College is an inclusive work environment and as such has a workplace accommodation policy in place. Accommodations are available, upon request, for the interview process and other selection stages for job applicants with accessibility needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $38,000.00-$42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have a proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in the workplace?

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• private career college: 1 year (preferred)
• Ontario Student Assistance Program: 1 year (preferred)