Date Posted: April 22, 2024
Application Deadline: May 02, 2024
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Job Category:
- Business, Accounting and Marketing
Job Start Date: Immediately
Job Location: On-site Position (Charlottetown, Atlantic Technology Centre, PEI, Canada)
Positions Available: 1
Salary: $26.68 - $31.83 per hour (Level 12 UPSE) ($52,026 - $62,069 annually)
Hours Per Week: 37.5 hours/week
Job Description
Reporting to the Manager of Financial Services, the Student Financial Advisor (SFA) is responsible for providing quality and accurate client service to students, parents, post-secondary institutions, and community organizations as well as investigating, revising and collaborating in the preparation and assessment of Federal/Provincial student loans according to appropriate legislation, regulations and policies. The SFA is also responsible for the administration and delivery of a suite of grants and bursaries for Prince Edward Island students.
Duties will include:
- Reviewing and evaluating a high volume of student loan applications including determining eligibility, following up with clients and various stakeholders regarding incomplete applications, and gathering supplementary documentation;
- Explaining criteria and responding to inquires concerning the Canada Student Loan (CSL) and PEI Student Loan (PSC) programs, and various Federal grants and Provincial bursaries;
- Providing guidance and information to clients regarding the appeal process;
- Making presentations to community groups, post secondary institutions and at job fairs;
- Reviewing, approving and preparing the financial payments for various bursary and grant programs;
- Updating Student Aid Management Software and logging all client/stakeholder correspondence;
- other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Successful completion of a Diploma in Business Administration, Administration Assistant, Office Studies or a related program from a recognized institution.
- Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered.
- Considerable experience administering or managing a Federal/Provincial program.
- Knowledge of program delivery requiring skills in organization, time management, public relations and communications;
- Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop positive working relationships with external and internal individuals, groups and clients.
- Ability to communicate effectively through presentations to a variety of audiences with varying levels of background, knowledge and education;
- Skilled in problem-solving and conflict resolution techniques to resolve issues with individuals and general public;
- Willingness to accept new challenges and work in a team environment;
- Knowledge of word processing and commercial software such as Microsoft Office;
- Must have a good previous attendance and work record and a satisfactory criminal record check prior to beginning employment.
Other Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Student Assistance Programs and Services considered an asset
- Experience with various software specifically used in administering student aid, such as SAMS, Confirmation of Enrollment portal, Galaxy, and the student’s MyPath portal considered an asset
- Preference will be given to UPSE Civil Employees as per the UPSE Civil Collective Agreement. This competition may be used to fill future job vacancies.
How to Apply
Submit your application online at: www.jobspei.ca
Company Information
Company Name: PEI Gov: Dept of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population
Address: PO Box 2000
City/Town: Charlottetown
Postal/Zip Code: C1A 7N8
Province/State: PEI
Country: Canada
Website: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/workforce-advanced-learning-and-population
Company Contact
Contact Person: Margo Thistle
Contact Person Job Title: Human Resource Officer
Telephone: 902-368-5913
Email: mmthistle@gov.pe.ca
