Financial Aid/osap Coordinator

  • North York
  • Cestar College Of Business, Health E Technology

Cestar College is seeking a full-time Financial Aid and OSAP Coordinator to join our team. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for performing a variety of duties associated with the coordination, awarding, disbursement and returning of provincial financial aid assistance programs, as well as the collection of all tuition fees.

Responsibilities

  • Providing budget counseling to students and recommending plans to address financial issues and managing financial crises experienced by students.
  • Ensuring proper distribution of OSAP funding (including approving tuition fee deferrals and tuition fee deduction from OSAP funds) in accordance with MCU and Career College policies and procedures
  • Maintaining fully up-to-date knowledge about frequently changing government plans and processes by researching latest legislation changes relating to all programs administered and reviewing their implications for financial aid activities.
  • Verifying student eligibility for funding by reviewing student income, registration status, fee payments and collection of tuition fees in a timely manner, satisfactory academic progression
  • Tracking and updating all outstanding accounts including current, withdrawn, and graduated student
  • Submitting monthly progress reports on all accounts receivables
  • Provide information to students regarding financial aid program requirements and procedure.
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality and document security.
  • Maintain a close working relationship with Admissions, Education and Administration departments.

Qualifications

  • This position requires a minimum formal education of a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of one year of relevant administrative work experience, preferably in a post-secondary customer service, registration, or financial services environment.
  • Experience with full-cycle accounting duties.

Benefits :

  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education :

  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience :

  • post-secondary customer service: 1 year (preferred)
  • Accounting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person