Assistant Registrar, International Student Awards & Financial Aid Job at Dalhousie University
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Registrar, International Student Awards & Financial Aid
Department/Unit
Registrar's Office
Location
Halifax
Posting Number
S526-22
Employee Group
DPMG
Position Type
Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
1 year
Employment Type
Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1.0
Salary
$62,936 - $84,312 per annum
Classification
ADM-06
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
The Registrar’s Office (RO) is a large, multi-site operation involved in the entire academic experience of Dalhousie students, from recruitment and admissions through to convocation and beyond.
Reporting to the Associate Director, Student Awards and Financial Aid, the incumbent is responsible for the development, organization and administration of the university financial aid programs, as well as the development of new financial need programs in response to the changing financial situation of the Dalhousie student population. Ensuring that Dalhousie is compliant with provincial/state and federal policy and regulations in relation to provincial, federal and international student loan programs and ensuring that accurate information is communicated to all current and prospective Dalhousie students. The incumbent is responsible for the administration of all financial need programs, including the undergraduate student bursary program, the temporary loan program, and all government loan programs, with a focus on international students.
Reporting to the Associate Director, Student Awards and Financial Aid, the incumbent is responsible for the development, organization and administration of the university financial aid programs, as well as the development of new financial need programs in response to the changing financial situation of the Dalhousie student population. Ensuring that Dalhousie is compliant with provincial/state and federal policy and regulations in relation to provincial, federal and international student loan programs and ensuring that accurate information is communicated to all current and prospective Dalhousie students. The incumbent is responsible for the administration of all financial need programs, including the undergraduate student bursary program, the temporary loan program, and all government loan programs, with a focus on international students.
Key Responsibilities
- Acts as the main institutional resource on all matters relating to student financial aid, providing guidance, support and advice to all offices that work with students in financial need.
- Plans, implements and administers needs-based awards, including the Undergraduate Bursary and Temporary Loan Programs.
- Coordinates administration of US and Canadian government student loan programs.
- Advises prospective and current students on financial aid available to students, including government student loan programs, institutional programs and private funding options.
Note
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree with a minimum of five years’ related experience in a university environment focused on student financial assistance or enrolment management (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Experience with policy development and review with government organizations.
- Proven communication (verbal and written) as well as presentation skills.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to manage a heavy workload and meet deadlines.
Assets
- Thorough knowledge of budgeting processes, provincial and federal student loan and bursary policies and procedures.
- Specialized training in counseling and in particular in the areas of financial management and programs.
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:
- Integrity
- Respect & Inclusion
- Thinking and Acting Strategically
- Relationship Building
- Accountability for Performance & Results
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Date
12/20/2022
Close Date
01/04/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
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