Financial Aid and Award Program Coordinator

University of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Edmonton is seeking a Financial Aid and Award Program Coordinator to manage its extensive student awards programs, totaling over $1.6 million. The role involves liaising with Student Financial Services and overseeing awards events, requiring strong communication skills and financial advising experience. This hybrid position combines remote work with on-campus responsibilities, providing essential support to students in navigating their funding options.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in managing award programs and financial advising.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with donors and students.
• Ability to evaluate student eligibility based on financial status.

Responsibilities

• Administer student awards programs totaling over $1.6 million.
• Liaise with Student Financial Services to ensure nominations.
• Oversee awards events and coordinate with staff.

Job description

This competition is open to all applicants; however, internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

This position is responsible for administering one of the largest student awards programs at the University of Alberta, with over $1.6 million in undergraduate awards that fund over 500 awards annually, and up to $80,000 in annual graduate awards. The incumbent liaises with Student Financial Services (SFS) in the Office of the Registrar to ensure there are nominations for all Faculty of Law undergraduate awards, and works with Law’s Assistant Dean, Development, to develop criteria for new awards that meet donor priorities and also align with Law priorities and award administration, contacting donors to request funds when appropriate.

The incumbent completes a comprehensive evaluation for all undergraduate students to assess eligibility for awards, incorporating students’ financial status and needs. This position provides financial advising to students that includes details on all sources and types of available funding. The incumbent also oversees awards events, working closely with other staff in Law to ensure the success of these events. The Financial Aid and Award Program Coordinator also works closely with the Associate Dean, Graduate Studies, to administer graduate awards.