Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
The Awards team, within Financial Aid and Awards, administers undergraduate scholarships, awards, bursaries, athletic awards, entrance scholarships, and externally funded programs. The team manages the full award cycle, including application administration, adjudication, funding approvals, and award disbursement.
Our primary function is to connect students with financial support that recognizes academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, athletic excellence, and financial need. We work closely with students, academic and administrative departments, and external funding organizations to ensure funding is administered accurately and in accordance with university policies, procedures, and donor agreements.
Our team culture is collaborative, service-oriented, and student-centered. We operate in a dynamic, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment that values accountability, continuous improvement, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering excellent service to students and partners.
About the Role
The Awards Assistant assists the Manager, Student Awards in the adjudicating and processing of all bursaries, undergraduate and service Awards and undergraduate private and endowed scholarships. In accordance with University policies, government policies and office procedures, this position is responsible for processing student applications and department/faculty nominations for scholarships, bursaries, work-study, awards and prizes. The position also responds to inquiries from students, staff, faculty and the public regarding all financial aid and awards programs, deadlines, and University and government financial aid and awards policies and procedures. Responsibilities of the position include maintaining accurate student financial aid and awards records, liaising with external agencies and enhancing and maintaining databases of University and external sources of financial aid and awards programs.
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