Scholarships & Emergency Bursary Coordinator

First Nations University of Canada; Regina; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

First Nations University of Canada is seeking a Scholarship and Emergency Bursary Coordinator to support the Regina Campus on a full-time term basis. You will administer FNUniv scholarships and emergency bursaries, promote the application process, and advise students on deadlines and requirements.

Under the Director of Student Success Services, you will review eligibility, coordinate committees, and maintain records in accordance with policies.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; minimum three years related experience, preferably in a university environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer scholarships and emergency bursaries coordinated by the University.
• Implement and promote the scholarship application process and advise students on deadlines and requirements.
• Review applicants for eligibility, check accuracy and track applications.
• Coordinate Scholarship Committee meetings with the Director of Student Success Services.
• Prepare and distribute information packages to Committee members.
• Discuss progress and issues with the Director to ensure proper administration of awards and bursaries.
• Maintain detailed records of scholarship and bursary information in line with policies.
• Coordinate administration of undergraduate scholarships, awards and bursaries to align with budgets and strategic goals.
• Serve as the primary contact for communications with students after establishment of scholarships.
• Implement new scholarship funds and work with donors to ensure timely distributions.
• Meet with stakeholders to disseminate and collect scholarship information.
• Audit award payments and registration status for changes in student eligibility.
• Coordinate scholarship recognition events for winners and awardees.
• Coordinate the Emergency Bursary funding program alongside staff.

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Scholarship and Emergency Bursary Coordinator

Full-time term position – 4 months

Regina Campus

Under the direction of the Director Student Success Services, the Scholarship Coordinator is responsible for managing and administering the FNUniv portfolio of scholarship and emergency bursary funds. The Scholarship Coordinator continuously evaluates the FNUniv scholarship program identifying opportunities for growth and excellence, while improving the donor and recipient experience. This position is within the scope of the APT bargaining unit.

The First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) allows students of all nations to learn in an environment of First Nations cultures and values. The University continues to uphold its mission of enhancing the quality of life and preserving, protecting, and interpreting First Nations people’s history, language, culture, and artistic heritage. FNUniv is a unique learning place specializing in Indigenous knowledge and providing post-secondary education for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students within a culturally supportive environment.

The First Nations University of Canada is a federated college of the University of Regina, and its academic programs are accredited through that institution.

FNUniv’s values include wisdom, respect, humility, sharing, harmony, beauty, strength, and spirituality.

Key Responsibilities For This Position Include

• Administer a variety of internal and external scholarships coordinated by the University.
• Implement and promote the FNUniv scholarship application process and work alongside University Relations and Student Success Services to advise students of scholarship deadlines and application requirements.
• Reviewing applicants for eligibility, checking for accuracy and tracking applications.
• Coordinate Scholarship Committee meetings alongside the Director of Student Success Services.
• Prepare and distribute information packages to Scholarship Committee members.
• Coordinate with the Scholarship Committee alongside the Director of Student Success Services to discuss progress and issues related to the administration of undergraduate/graduate awards and emergency bursaries.
• Maintain detailed records of scholarship and bursary information, distribution, and recipients in accordance with the FNUniv and University of Regina Records and Information Management Policies.
• Coordinates administration of FNUniv undergraduate scholarships, awards, and bursary to ensure spending aligns with available budgets according to fiscal policies and with FNUniv strategic goals of recruitment and retention.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all communications with students once the scholarships are established.
• Implement new scholarship funds once established.
• Work with scholarship donors to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of annual and bi-annual scholarship grant distributions.
• Meet with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all scholarship information is disseminated and collected appropriately.
• Audit award payments and registration status for changes in student eligibility for funding.
• Coordinates scholarship recognition events (for winners and awardees).
• Coordinate the administration of Emergency Bursary funding program alongside the Director of Student Success Services and Student Success Services staff.

Education/Experience Requirements

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree; minimum of three (3) years related experience, preferably in a university environment. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Salary Range: APT Grade 4 ($62,490 – $84,064)

The First Nations University of Canada relies on section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to give preference in employment for this position.

Closing Date: August 28, 2026

Questions regarding this opportunity can be directed to Human Resources at 306-790-5950 ext. 2506 or by email at [e-mail]

First Nations University of Canada would like to thank all those that applied; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.