Job Description / Duties

Reporting to the Dean, Students, the Director of Financial Aid and Awards has the overall responsibility for the operation of the Financial Aid and Awards office including the development, management, delivery, and evaluation of the College’s funded scholarship, bursary, awards, and work study programs. The incumbent delivers services across both campus locations that support student access, recruitment, retention and success by ensuring that resources are available and are appropriately administered to students to reduce or eliminate any financial barriers to attaining educational goals and ensuring compliance with any/all government policies/directives.

Qualifications / Required Skills

The successful candidate will be a proven leader who demonstrates superior interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, and problem-solving skills. In addition, the successful candidate will possess a working knowledge of the (OSAP) and supplemental federal, provincial and private financial aid options. This role requires the incumbent to have strong computer skills, financial administration and accountability, and participate in annual training on complex Ministry policies, regulations and requirements. The successful candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with strategic planning, staff and operational supervision and evaluation, conflict resolution, advising and providing support to students

The successful candidate will hold a minimum of a four-year undergraduate degree in Business Finance, along with minimum of seven years progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education with experience overseeing Financial Aid and Student Awards services. In addition, the incumbent will have significant experience in budget forecasting, account reconciliation and solid experience implementing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Additional Information

Deadline to apply February 25 2022 Durham College invites applications from all qualified individuals. Durham is committed to fostering workplace diversity, and, provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in alternate format; require communication supports; an accommodation in applying for a posting and/or if you are selected for an interview, please contact our Human Resources (HR) department and an HR assistant will work with you to meet your needs.
We thank you for your interest in employment with Durham College however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary: Salary Range Band 12: $91,792 - $122,390

Contact Information

https://durhamcollege.ca/about/employment-opportunities/careers/career/1815

Employer Profile

https://durhamcollege.ca/