Financial Advisor - Edmonton, Canada - NORQUEST COLLEGE

NORQUEST COLLEGE

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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Job Description:

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

Reporting to the Team Lead Student Financial Aid, the Financial Advisor provides guidance, information, and options to help students make informed decisions on funding their education, keeping up to date on current internal and external funding options, processes, and policies to provide consistent and accurate information to students.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Provide funding advice, information, and assistance, in person, over the phone and electronically, to applicants and current students.
Assist students with understanding and completion of forms related to funding.
Provide general information on tuition and fee deadlines, adds/drops, and withdrawals.
Advise students on financial related issues including tuition and fees, and account balance.
Refer applicants to other internal departments including student association and student support services.
Understand policies and processes related to funding options, loans, and grants.
Confirm course enrolment for student grants.
Provide financial counseling to students through oneonone interactions and group workshops.
Discuss financial implications when lack of academic progress or course/program withdrawal occurs.
Advise students of student loan payment options.
Contact external funders on behalf of students.
Connect students with Retention Advisors for course planning.
Connect students with external resources.

WHAT YOU BRING

A postsecondary degree in a relevant discipline.
3+ years experience in student advising or in a studentcentred role in a postsecondary setting.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?

As a difference maker you bring:

Excellent communication skills
both oral and written.
Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
An ability to exercise judgement within established guidelines.
A positive and professional attitude and the ability to work independently and as a team member is essential.
Must be able to remain calm in demanding situations and appropriately deal with stress resulting from situations.
Knowledge of PeopleSoft would be an asset.

SALARY:
$53,230 - $69,156 reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. This is a full-time permanent position with immediate participation in our amazing benefit and pension programs.

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization.

NorQuesters are trailblazers - we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution's work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

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**CLOSING DATE: August 13, 2023 at 11:59 PM MDT