Student Funding Advisor - Swansea, United Kingdom - Gower College Swansea

Gower College Swansea

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Swansea, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

About us:

Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales with a strong reputation for high quality teaching and learning.

We have six campuses across the city with over 4,500 full time learners and 10,000 part time learners.

We currently have a turnover of over £50 million making us a major employer in the region with approximately 1,000 staff.

At Gower College Swansea we are passionate about investing in our staff and looking after their wellbeing to ensure they feel supported in work and also at home.

The role:

Overall to be responsible for the organising, administering and monitoring of all sources of student finance which will include: Financial Contingency Funds, EMAs and Adult Learning Grants and Family Action Grants.

22.5 Hours Per Week
Permanent, Part Time
Salary £11,621 £12,650 pro rata
Swansea, SA2 9EB

Key Responsibilities:

Actively promote all sources of funding for students and develop good working relationships with students, College staff and external providers.
Maintain and develop, as required, systems and procedures for the administration of student funding in conjunction with the Finance Department and Student Finance Wales.
Administer all Student Funds, as and when necessary, including the FCF, ALG, and EMA funds and Family Action Grants
Liaise with students and tutors regarding funding issues.

About you:

Level 3 qualification (A Level or equivalent) in a relevant field
5 GCSE's Grade A-C or equivalent including Maths and English
:
Knowledge of administration and financial systems

Good IT skills

MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Benefits for you:

28 days annual leave pro rata, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
A Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 21% (2023)
Free Parking