Financial Aid Officer

Eastern College; Halifax; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Halifax is seeking a Financial Aid Officer to provide financial counselling to students, enabling them to obtain educational funding resources. The role includes processing financial applications, creating payment plans, and maintaining student records. Candidates should have 1 to 2 years of related experience. The institution fosters an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds. Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of related work experience.
• Experience with student financial aid is an asset.
• Preference for candidates with Private Career College experience.

Responsibilities

• Interview student applicants to discuss financial options.
• Process students' financial applications.
• Create payment plans for students.
• Maintain financial reports and track payments.
• Daily Banking and Financial Aid administration.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Proficient in MS Office

Tools

Great Plains (GP)

XCAS

Job description

Hours

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (Occasional evenings and weekends)

Start Date: Immediate

The Opportunity

The primary responsibility of the Financial Aid Officer (FAO) is to provide financial counselling to students enabling them to obtain educational funding resources. In addition, you will collect tuition and courseware fees as well as maintain student records.

The FAO will support the vision, mission, and values of triOS College while contributing to a positive, supportive and student-focused team environment of respect, integrity, dedication and readiness, embracing diversity and fostering inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Interview student applicants to discuss financial options.
• Process students' financial applications.
• Create payment plans for students.
• Maintain financial reports, issue receipts, and track payments.
• Daily Banking (deposits and credit cards).
• Student Accounts / Accounts Receivable / Collections.
• Financial Aid administration and funds distribution.
• Follow-up with students and administer the Student Loan Default Management tasks.
• Correspondence with Career Colleges and Financial Institutions.
• Enter student data in Great Plains (GP) & XCAS (when applicable).
• Additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of related work experience.
• Experience working with student financial aid is considered an asset.
• Preference will be given to candidates that have experience working in a Private Career College.
• A strong background in customer service and sales.
• Proficient with MS Office, primarily Word and Excel.

We are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and empowers diversity and belonging in the workplace and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Applicants with disabilities may notify us of any reasonable accommodations needed to support your participation in the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about triOS College, visit our website 🌐: www.triOS.com

To learn more about Eastern College, visit our website 🌐: www.easterncollege.com