Northern College is seeking a Financial Aid Officer/Student Life Advisor in our Student Services department. The successful candidate will be well-organized and have exceptional communication, record-keeping, and time-management skills. In addition, the incumbent must possess effective oral and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of community, support agencies preferred.

At Northern College, we’re committed to the ongoing success and development of everyone who passes through our learning spaces, whether they be our students, employees or community members. We believe in investing in those who invest in us, constantly working to build a collaborative and friendly working environment while offering top tier benefits and generous pension packages to our eligible full-time employees with purposeful, rewarding work, supportive supervisors and positive, engaged work teams.

Reporting to the Campus Manager, Kirkland Lake, the successful candidate will be responsible to administer the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) from the initial application to the distribution of funds to qualified applicants, to reviews/appeals. As well as the administration and reporting of Bursary programs.

With regards to student life, the candidate advises and provides ongoing leadership and guidance to the student body including the Northern College Student Association (NCSA), and the Student Executive Council (SEC). The Student Life Advisor coordinates campus Student Life Activities, promoting and carrying out student retention activities. The Student Life Advisor is

What you will be doing:

• Advise and guide students through the application process required for all Government sponsored financial assistance programs such as the Canada Student Loan and Ontario Student Loan;
• Ensure that the policies and procedures for all Government loan/assistance programs are followed;
• Provide a referral service for students who may benefit from internal and external student support services (Advising services, tutoring, etc.);
• Responsible for crisis response and intervention for academic and non-academic situations on campus; and
• Promote and coordinate the Tuition Set-Aside Fund Employment opportunities.

 A detailed job description is available from the Human Resource Services department.

What you will need to be considered:

• 3-year diploma in Business, Administration, Accounting, Social Services/Phycology or related/ relevant field of study;
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience including dealing with public, students and staff to solve problems and conflicts. As well as experience with financial programs and record management, and office computer programs.

 What Northern has to offer:

• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Professional development opportunities;
• Wellness programs; and
• Employee Assistance Program.

The incumbent may be required to provide a criminal reference check.

As part of Northern College’s action on reconciliation, the College recognizes its responsibility to make a difference through increasing the number of Indigenous employees who work in the academic field. We encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply.

Northern College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. To request reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, please contact the Human Resource Services department. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Northern College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Northern College, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

To apply, submit your covering letter and resume online at www.northerncollege.ca/careers/  

CLASSIFICATION: Support Staff

STATUS: Full Time – Leave Replacement (Appendix D)

STAGE: Internal/External

CAMPUS: Kirkland Lake

STARTING SALARY: $ 39.34

SALARY RANGE: $ 39.34 to $45.59 (Payband I)

START DATE: Immediately to March 31, 2025

CLOSING DATE: December 4, 2024

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hrs/wk

COMPETITION#: 24-70