Scholarships & Funding Administrator (Hybrid)

Durham University; North East; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham University is seeking a Scholarships Administrator to join the Scholarships Team within the Student Immigration and Funding Service. You will provide clerical support, handle scholarship applications and ensure timely funding for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Home and International students.

The role requires accuracy, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to manage a varied workload in a hybrid working environment at the Palatine Centre, Durham.

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs at least Grade C or 4 (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics.
• Experience of working in a busy office environment delivering front line administrative services.
• Experience of managing time to meet deadlines and working under pressure without compromising on quality.
• Good spoken and written communication skills.
• Good digital skills including Microsoft 365, email and internet tools.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Ability to provide advice and guidance to a range of colleagues and customers.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of scholarships across the University.
• Ensure scholarship recipients receive funding in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collate and prepare scholarship application documents for selection panels.
• Support the wider work of the Student Immigration and Funding Service.
• Use standard office software and maintain data with due regard to data protection.

Skills

Communication skills

Office experience

Time management

Problem solving

Advice and guidance

Professional development

Digital skills

Education

GCSEs (5 including English & Maths)

Post-16 qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Durham systems (Banner)

Banner Student Aid (BSA)

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Durham University is seeking a Scholarships Administrator to join the Scholarships Team within the Student Immigration and Funding Service. You will provide clerical support, handle scholarship applications and ensure timely funding for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Home and International students.

The role requires accuracy, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to manage a varied workload in a hybrid working environment at the Palatine Centre, Durham.