Student Finance - Vancouver, Canada - Vancouver Film School

Vancouver Film School
Vancouver Film School
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Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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About us
There is no such thing as an ordinary day when you work at Vancouver Film School.

It's a creative and fast-paced environment where you're part of recruiting and educating the next generation of actors, filmmakers, video game developers and creative thinkers.

Our unique culture is all about celebrating the pure passion and unwavering perseverance of our students as they go through their own amazing personal journeys towards a career in the entertainment arts.

Constantly evolving and updating to meet industry demands, VFS believes results matter, and that extends from our classrooms and experienced faculty to our hard-working marketing, admissions, and support departments — and well beyond.


Education and Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year experience in at least one of the following areas: sales, customer service, finance, administration
  • Postsecondary education in a relevant field, or lived experience where relevant
  • Excellent verbal, written and electronic communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Experience with CRM or SIS systems would be an advantage but not required
  • Experience with data entry and record keeping required
  • High accuracy and attention to detail required
  • Ability to work with both people and numbers

Role and Responsibilities

70%-80% Financial Aid Support

-Explain student financial options to students

  • Assist the head of Student Finance with day to day support
  • Confirm study period information
  • Collecting and maintaining student data and financial records in line with governing body, provincial and federal requirements
  • Collaborate with the admissions team to close student financial files
  • Assist graduates with understanding repayment, collections, and overdue accounts
  • Track all financial aid documents
  • Follow up for missing or incomplete financial information
  • Distribute financial aid obligation forms, and student payment statements
  • Submit student financial schedules to the Finance Administrator for processing and payment collection
  • Counsel students on the consequences of early withdrawal/ dismissal/ program changes etc. on their financial award

20%-30% Admin Support

  • Assist the admin support team by covering lunches, breaks, and as needed requests to support business operations

Salary:
$40,000.00-$45,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- financial aid: 1 year (preferred)

  • Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person
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