Student Support - Bursary Fund Co-ordinator and Administrator

Student Support is a key service area in the College offering non-academic support and advice to students. This could include help with housing, benefits, health and well-being, relationship difficulties and any other problem that affects students' learning.

In this varied and interesting role, you would administer all student support funds, assist students to apply for financial help, including online applications for bursaries. You would be the key contact for queries, maintain accurate databases and records for all financial areas and work closely with the Finance department to reconcile and agree expenditure of funds. You would also provide administrative support to the Student Support team, including organising disciplinary meetings, diary management, minute taking, ordering supplies and participating in events such as College Open Days, Enrolment and Freshers' Fairs.

You will need to have strong administrative, IT and organisational skills gained in a busy environment and be able to engage effectively with learners from a wide variety of backgrounds. Experience of fund administration or recent experience of working in Further Education and an understanding of student finance would be desirable. You should also be a good team player and have a strong understanding and commitment to Equality and Diversity and Safeguarding. You will also be willing and able to work at Hayes campus when required.