Student Aid Associate - Canada - McGill University

McGill University

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3 weeks ago

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Scholarships and Student Aid

McGill's Scholarship and Student Aid Office (SSAO) advises McGill students on funding options, budgeting, and debt management. They disburse all provincial, federal, and US student aid funding, and help with government aid information and documentation.

They offer an Entrance Bursary Program, Entrance Scholarships, an In-Course Financial Aid Program (loans and bursaries) and a Work Study Program based on financial need.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Associate Director, plans, develops and implements procedures, policies and processes to support the streamlined delivery and administration of the University's student award programs, counseling and advising students on financial assistance programs including government and institutional aid programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

Conducts interviews with undergraduate and graduate students, assesses financial need and determines level of assistance and appropriate award type to be provided through University funds.
Performs need assessments for newly accepted students, i.e., Entrance Financial Aid applicants. Proposes level of award and prepares files for second reader, i.e., Senior Financial Aid Counsellor/Officer.
Provides administrative support to other units on campus for various merit/need based awards at McGill, i.e., Law Faculty scholarships, Awards for Students with Disabilities, awards for various faculties, etc.
Acts as resource person for various student aid programs available at McGill. Keeps abreast of developments in all student financial assistance programs. Liaises with student aid administrators in other universities and provinces. Responds to inquiries and provides advice and guidance to students, parents, faculties and academic advisors.
Conducts workshops/sessions on budget techniques and financial management. Implements student outreach activities, i.e., presentations, focus groups, targets students with unmet need, etc.
Participates in Financial Wellness events. Develops and implements financial wellness education content and participates in 'Frugal Scholar' Workshops. Oversees student Financial Literacy Ambassadors.
Represents unit at University recruitment/orientation events, i.e., Discover McGill, Open House, Campus Connect, etc.
May represents unit on internal and external committees and professional associations, i.e., CASFAA
Represents unit on internal and external committees and professional associations.
Works on special projects, as assigned.

Other Qualifying Skills And/Or Abilities:

Knowledge of student financial aid programs.
Experience advising students oneonone.
Public relations experience, an asset.
Must be detailoriented to manage and update constant changes of information.
High degree of flexibility in managing multiple files simultaneously, with the ability to prioritize and meet strict deadlines.
High level of interpersonal, organizational, presentation and interviewing skills.
Clientfocused and service oriented, with an ability to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts.
Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Proven ability to deal with confidential information with discretion.
Computer literate with all Microsoft Office tools, MINERVA, Banner SIS and BSA.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills:
Knowledge of French and English. McGill University is an English-language university where day-to-day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing.

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