Strategic Scholarships Advisor

Curtin University; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Campus facilities and benefits

Job summary

Curtin University is seeking a Scholarships Advisor to join our Scholarships team within Student Services. This is a continuing, full-time position supporting the administration of scholarships and sponsorship programs across the University.

You will provide high-quality advice and support to students, Curtin staff and external sponsors across a broad range of scholarship and sponsorship matters. You will manage a portfolio of coursework scholarships and sponsorships from establishment and

Qualifications

• A relevant degree; or a diploma with considerable relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage challenging situations professionally.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, Excel and database systems, together with the ability to accurately process high volumes of information.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, consistent and timely advice relating to scholarships and sponsor fees.
• Coordinate and manage scholarship application assessment and selection processes, including arranging and participating in selection panels and liaison with donors.
• Establish and maintain scholarships within relevant University systems and ensure scholarship information is promoted accurately.
• Arrange scholarship payments and assist with financial transactions, reconciliation and account management.
• Monitor students' academic progress and administer requests relating to deferrals, leave of absence, course changes, study load and scholarship completion or termination.
• Manage and reconcile accurate and confidential student and sponsor records.
• Build effective working relationships with students, academic and professional staff, sponsors and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Support and attend scholarship-related recruitment and promotional activities and contribute to reporting, projects and process improvements.
• Validate and analyse data for reporting

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Relevant degree or diploma

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Database systems

Job description

Curtin University is seeking a Scholarships Advisor to join our Scholarships team within Student Services. This is a continuing, full-time position supporting the administration of scholarships and sponsorship programs across the University.

You will provide high-quality advice and support to students, Curtin staff and external sponsors across a broad range of scholarship and sponsorship matters. You will manage a portfolio of coursework scholarships and sponsorships from establishment and