Awards Disbursements Officer (00569.2)

Description

The Awards Disbursements Officer is responsible for administering the disbursement of student funding maintaining award records and supporting the application and adjudication processes. This position ensures accurate and timely financial transactions and provides exceptional service to students and stakeholders.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the final vetting and disbursement of all Student Awards and Financial Aid funding disbursements including awards scholarships bursaries prizes grants and emergency funding. Determine appropriate payment methods (account credits vs. accounts payable).
• Maintain comprehensive award records in collaboration with the Awards Advisor and under the direction of the Awards Coordinator including application links automated rankings adjudication timelines and updates to the online Awards Guide.
• Prepare and manage communications for applicants and recipients including templates extracts and ceremony coordination with Advancement Deans and other senior leadership offices.
• Support financial reconciliation of award funds and liaise with Finance Athletics Graduate Studies and academic departments to ensure accurate fund management.
• Assist in award adjudication including GPA calculations enrolment verification document validation and student record updates in compliance with institutional and government policies.
• Provide administrative support to Awards Advisors including spreadsheet development correspondence and electronic file management.
• Offer advanced student support for award applications and respond to inquiries via multiple channels (in-person phone email web).
• Coordinate with Advancement external funders high schools and TRU campuses and centres.
• Assists with ensuring award-related content on the university website and other platforms remains up to date.

REPORTS TO

Awards Coordinator

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION :

EXPERIENCE :

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1