Student Finance Assistant, 37 hpw (28th July - 30 September 2025)

Darlington College; Darlington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Darlington College est à la recherche d'un Assistant Financier Étudiant pour gérer les tâches administratives liées aux bourses d'études. Le rôle implique le traitement des demandes, l'évaluation de l'éligibilité et le soutien aux étudiants pour qu'ils reçoivent l'aide financière dont ils ont besoin. Les candidats doivent être organisés, capables de gérer des informations sensibles, et prêts à soutenir l'équipe d'assistance aux étudiants dans les demandes urgentes.

Qualifications

• Savoir-faire administratif en lien avec les bourses exprimé.
• Capacité à traiter des données sensibles est cruciale.

Responsibilities

• Traiter des demandes et maintenir des dossiers pour les programmes de bourses.
• Fournir un soutien administratif efficace aux étudiants.

Skills

Administration

Communication

Job description

Casual Student Finance Assistant, 37 hpw (28th July - 30 October 2025)

To undertake all administrative duties associated with student bursaries.

Principle Accountabilities

1. To process applications, assess eligibility, make payments, and maintain records of student payments from the 16 – 19 Bursary Fund, Vulnerable Bursary, 19+ Learner Support Fund, and the Advanced Learner Loan Bursary.
2. To keep up to date with government guidance, policies, and procedures relating to student finance schemes.
3. To provide effective administrative support for all student finance schemes available through the college, ensuring students receive timely and appropriate financial support.
4. To provide information to students, prospective students, parents, and staff about the financial support available through college schemes and national schemes such as Care to Learn, 24+ Advanced Learning Loans Bursary, and Vulnerable Bursary.
5. To staff student finance applications for financial support, issue travel passes, discuss childcare support, and handle student enquiries regarding payments or awards.
6. To be a key contact for individual students, often dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
7. Support the Student Support Team in assisting students with urgent financial support needs.
8. To develop and maintain systems for filing and storing documentation and paperwork.
9. To liaise with curriculum staff regarding kits, equipment, attendance, and support with financial schemes.
10. To comply with all relevant policies and procedures.
11. To perform any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

Child protection is the responsibility of all staff. The College will:

• Encourage and maintain a secure environment where students feel safe, are encouraged to talk, and are listened to.
• Ensure students know staff they can approach if worried.
• Include curriculum opportunities for students to develop skills to recognize and stay safe from abuse.
• All staff will undertake appropriate safeguarding induction and training.