Bursary Finance Assistant - Term Time Only

CRAVEN COLLEGE; Skipton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Skipton is seeking a committed Bursary Finance Assistant. This role entails assessing students' eligibility for bursaries and providing guidance on financial support. Ideal candidates should possess strong numeracy skills, organizational abilities, and the capability to effectively communicate with young people, while ensuring financial barriers are minimized in access to education.

Qualifications

• Minimum educational qualifications in Maths and English.
• High level of numeracy with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets.
• Ability to relate to young people and interest in their development.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' eligibility for bursary entitlement based on policies.
• Provide professional and caring response to students.
• Gather evidence of eligible financial documentation.
• Work to remove financial barriers for students.

Skills

High level of numeracy

Attention to detail

Proficiency in spreadsheets

Excellent organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent in Maths and English

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking to employ a committed and motivated Bursary Finance Assistant, who will be the main point of contact at Craven College for student Bursaries. You will provide a professional and caring response to all students requiring financial support and guidance. You will assess students' eligibility for the bursary entitlement based on Government and Craven College policies. You will work closely with the Head of Student Experience & Inclusion and the Student Service Manager to remove any financial barriers for students accessing their education. The ideal candidate will be responsible for gathering evidence of eligible financial documentation and to process this accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' eligibility for bursary entitlement based on Government and Craven College policies.
• Provide professional and caring response to students requiring financial support and guidance.
• Gather evidence of eligible financial documentation and process it accordingly.
• Work closely with the Head of Student Experience & Inclusion and the Student Service Manager to remove financial barriers for students accessing their education.

Qualifications

• Minimum educational qualifications, GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent in Maths and English;
• High level of numeracy with attention to detail;
• Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets;
• Ability to relate to young people, with an interest in their future development;
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, and a pleasant telephone manner;