Job Description / Duties

This is an additional Student Aid Officer position that we are hiring for at SFU along with our other posting.

Provides guidance and advice to financial aid staff and students in the interpretation and application of difficult financial aid criteria, policies, and procedures; approves and/or adjudicates student loans and grants;
assesses applications for SFU administered financial aid and award programs and approves need based funding;
coaches individual students in the development of financial action plans;
develops and delivers financial education programs for students, parents, staff and the general public;
conducts basic needs assessments and makes referrals to external agencies and internal resources.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience which includes direct experience in Financial Aid and Awards or Student Services or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Excellent organizational, communication (oral and written), presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent financial administration skills.
Skilled in the design and delivery of workshops.
Ability to use standard office applications (e.g., Filemaker, Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and enterprise level information systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Banner).
Ability to interpret and apply policies.
Ability to arrange suitable transportation to various work locations.

Additional Information

This is an additional Student Aid Officer position that we are hiring for at SFU along with our other posting.

Further details and information can be found here - https://trr.tbe.taleo.net/trr01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SIMOFRAS&cws=37&rid=723

Salary: $55,943 To $66,807 Annually

Contact Information

https://trr.tbe.taleo.net/trr01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=SIMOFRAS&cws=37&rid=723

Employer Profile

Simon Fraser University is recognized as one of the top employers in both the Province of British Columbia and in Canada. SFU's strategic vision of being Canada’s most engaged university is supported by our ability to attract and retain the best people. SFU staff play a major role in helping the university maintain its unwavering commitment to educational and research excellence.