JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:		Student Funding Assistant - Temporary
Responsible to:		Student Funding Manager
Department:		Student Funding/ Finance
Job Level:	10.1		Hours:	35 (1.0 FTE)
Salary:	£25,142 per annum (pro rata)		Base Location	1 x Anniesland1 x Cardonald1 x Langside

JOB SUMMARY

• To support the work of the Student Funding Team during peak period.

MAIN DUTIES

• Supporting students with a variety of funding enquiries

• Assisting with the completion of funding applications

Maintaining accurate and up to date records

Ensuring applications and payments are processed effectively

• Working as part of the wider College team to deliver an excellent student experience

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Work as part of the team and contribute to the effective operation of the department

• Proactively collaborate with colleagues and internal and external contacts

Respect the confidentiality of students

Exercise a duty of care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions

• Promote and encourage Equality & Diversity in all aspects of College operations.

Understand and comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act and the Freedom of Information Act

• Undertake other duties appropriate to the scope and grading of the post

• Undertake projects and other duties as directed by the line manager

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Attributes & where evidence for these will be sought	Essential	Desirable
Education, Qualifications & Training(Evidence will be sought from your Application for Employment)
√ (SCQF level 6) – Higher Standard	√
√ Good standard of education*	✓
√IT / Office administration qualification		✓
Experience & Knowledge(Evidence will be sought from the "Application for Employment"' form and byinterview questions).
✓ Knowledge of further and higher education		√
√ Previous experience of dealing with the public / customers	✓
Skills(Evidence will be sought as part of the interview process)
√ Effective administration skills.	√
√Excellent computer / database skills*	✓
Circumstances(Evidence for this will be sought by Interview Questions)
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) are essential as isthe ability to be flexible in your approach in meeting the demands ofthe post and the needs of learners, staff and customers*	✓

* Applicants with a disability will be interviewed if they meet the minimum criteria for the post.
This profile will be reviewed continuously and adapted to meet the changing needs of the college.