Financial assistance coordinator

Marlborough Mall Campus, 1600 - 3800 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Req #165

May 29, 2024

Work in a purpose driven career with MaKami College, a public post-secondary college that has been helping students for over 20 years with locations in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta.

MaKami College offers students in-person, online, and blended programs in Massage Therapy, Health Care Aide, Business Administrative Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, and more. Rapidly growing, we are working to expand our campuses into cities across Canada, and continuously working to add programs to our course catalogue. We work with our team to grow and develop in areas they are passionate about, focusing on our MaKami Pillars - Leadership, Professionalism, Helpfulness, and Inspiration. MaKami team members are provided with many opportunities for professional career growth in a fulfilling and dynamic work environment.

The MaKami team is passionate about creating generational change through education, and we provide the tools and a safe environment for our staff to change the lives of our students and their families.

Title of the position: Financial Assistance Coordinator

MaKami College is growing and has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Assistance Coordinator to join our team. As an integral member of the Finance team, you will be supporting students in navigating the complex landscape of financial aid options and resources. A Financial Assistance Coordinator contributes to the overall mission of the college by facilitating access to higher education for students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and supporting their academic success and retention.

Key Accountabilities (key duties & desired outcomes):

• Collaborate with various departments to collect, validate, and organize data from different sources including student information systems, surveys, financial information systems, and external sources.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and completeness through regular audits and validation processes.
• Communicate findings and insights effectively to internal stakeholders through written reports, presentations, and meetings.
• Provide information, guidance, and assistance to students on funding and the financial aid application processes.
• Ensure student loan applications are complete, relevant documentation submitted and funds are secured.
• Monitor the status of all pending student loans.
• Compile data and create regular and customized reports, manuals, and correspondence.
• Manage administrative tasks involved in post-secondary admissions.
• Supervise and manage office administrative procedures while evaluating and implementing new protocols.
• Guide applicants through the application process for financial aid, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and submitted on time.
• Stay informed about changes to financial aid programs, government policies, and community resources to ensure that you can provide up-to-date information and assistance to potential students.

Educational and Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of applicable experience within an educational environment would be an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience with data analysis tools and programming languages such as Excel, SQL, Python, R, or MATLAB.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.
• Experience or coursework in statistical analysis. Data modeling is a plus.
• Previous experience in higher education or instructional design is preferred but not required.

Locations: Occasional travel may be required which may include visits to other campus located at 8330 82 Ave NW #137, Edmonton, AB T6C 4E3.

Terms of Employment: Full Time permanent position.

Hours: 40 hours per week.

Language of work: English.

Salary: $50,000 plus monthly health allowance of $100.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those who meet our criteria will be contacted to continue in our process.

Qualified candidates should reply to this ad with their cover letter and resume.