Job Description / Duties

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

Student Financial Support (SFS) at the University of Alberta is dedicated to assisting undergraduate students in achieving their academic and developmental goals by helping them access the financial supports they need. Housed within the Office of the Registrar, SFS is committed to fostering a student first approach. As part of its mandate the SFS unit is responsible for ensuring the implementation of financial support programs including awards, bursaries, loans, and financial literacy. Reporting to the Assistant Registrar, SFS, the Team Lead is a critical member of the SFS leadership team and works to establish and support a dynamic work environment, manage key processes and workflow and identify opportunities for improvement. The Team Lead must collaborate, innovate, and effectively build relationships with staff and stakeholders in support of the execution of the financial support strategy.

Duties

• Coordinates the administration of office tasks including hiring, training, coaching, and performance appraisals of all support staff; delegates tasks and responsibilities and the provision of managerial support to unit staff

• Works to promote collaborative relationships with faculty, department offices and external stakeholders (Faculties, Office of Advancement, Financial Services, Student Aid Alberta, etc.) in the interest of providing effective and efficient service
Organizes and coordinates projects assigned by the Assistant Registrar, such as program reviews or research assignments for specific problems

• Responsible for the day-to-day activities of the unit
In consultation with the Assistant Registrar, establishes both immediate and long-term goals for the unit
Interprets established policies and makes recommendations for new policies and changes to existing policies

• Develops selection procedures for awards and bursaries and advises stakeholders on selection requirements, policies, procedures and aids in the transition of procedures as needed
Working with a Financial Analyst, determines spending levels and aligns award and bursary values with program and University strategies

• Monitors expenditures and authorizes payments, preparing statistical analysis, financial reports, and all relevant documentation; ensures funds are allocated to correct accounts and arranges for payments to be made to recipients
Coordinates selection committees; serves as a member, advisor or facilitator

• Promotes financial support programs via high school visits, on campus information sessions, mail outs, website, promotional materials and special events
Acts as the Assistant Registrar, SFS in his/her absence

Qualifications / Required Skills

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of directly related experience required, preferably in a University financial support office or similar setting

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of University policies and procedures, especially in the area of Student Financial Support is required

• Ability to think and act independently

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and public speaking skills

• Organization skills and the ability to meet multiple deadlines in stressful situations

• Demonstrated supervisory skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Training/professional development in: administration of scholarships and financial aid programs; and, updates on software, student records database, and financial databases

Additional Information

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

The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.

Salary: $57,244 to $79,227

Contact Information

Human Resource Services (HRS)
2-60 University Terrace
8303 112 Street
Edmonton AB T6G 2T4
Reception: 780-492-4555
Fax: 780-492-3960
Email: General.Inquiries@ualberta.ca

Job Posting: www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/S101525998/

Employer Profile

Dare to Discover UAlberta

UAlberta’s daring and innovative spirit inspires faculty and students to advance knowledge through research, seek innovation in teaching and learning, and find new ways to serve the people of Alberta, the nation, and the world.

The University of Alberta’s has had the vision to be one of the world’s great universities for the public good since its inception. This university is dedicated to the promise made by founding president Henry Marshall Tory that “… knowledge shall not be the concern of scholars alone. The uplifting of the whole people shall be its final goal.”

Motto

The university motto, quaecumque vera, means “whatsoever things are true” and is taken from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Philippians, Chapter 4, Verse 8, in the Latin Vulgate version of the Bible.

Mission

Within a vibrant and supportive learning environment, the University of Alberta discovers, disseminates, and applies new knowledge through teaching and learning, research and creative activity, community involvement, and partnerships. The U of A gives a national and international voice to innovation in our province, taking a lead role in placing Canada at the global forefront.

Vision

To inspire the human spirit through outstanding achievements in learning, discovery, and citizenship in a creative community, building one of the world’s great universities for the public good.

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