Executive/Senior Executive, Financial Aid

Financial Aid Job Description

To work with the Manager, Financial Aid on the planning and managing of scholarships, sponsorships and financial aid. In addition, to provide advisory to prospective and existing students who are applying for scholarships, sponsorships and financial aid.

• Manage the application processes for scholarships, sponsorships and financial aid, and appeals.
• Assist in the budget and disbursement of scholarships, sponsorships and financial aid to recipients.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g., Schools, Advancement Office, and Planning & Finance, etc.) on availability of funds for scholarships, sponsorships and financial aid.
• Oversee and maintain accurate and up-to-date statistics/data and records of scholarships, sponsorships and financial aid.
• Liaise with MOE and other government agencies on the forecast/projection of MOE financial aid.
• Liaise with agency bank(s) and internal departments on work flows/processes for financial aid.
• Prepare information (e.g., brochures) on scholarships, sponsorships and financial aid. Ensure that website is updated with the most current information.
• Provide advisory to prospective and existing students who are applying for scholarships, sponsorships and financial aid.
• To assist with University-wide activities as necessary or assigned (e.g., open house, convocation, invigilation, orientation, etc.).
• To perform any other tasks and duties as necessary or assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Degree Holder with 1-2 years' relevant working experience
• Mature, meticulous and possess high level of discretion and integrity
• Effective interpersonal skills with excellent command of written and spoken English
• Resourceful team player who is able to work independently and display initiative
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Able to do data analysis and information research
• Ability to communicate well so as to act as liaison and help reach out to stakeholders, such as faculty and admin staff from other departments and divisions as well as associates and other stakeholders
• Candidates with past working experience or background in IT or systems would be preferred.