Financial Advisor for International Students
Stenberg College is an industry leader with an excellent reputation amongst health care and human service professionals. We take pride in everything we do and truly care about the success of our students and our team.
We are more than a workplace – we're a collaborative hub of diverse backgrounds, talents, and expertise. We are the place to channel your passion, collaborate with top talents, and engage in work that's pivotal to our students, faculty, and the communities they serve.
About the role:
The Financial Advisor for International Students is responsible for overseeing all aspects of student financing, from application through to post-graduation. This role acts as a crucial liaison between students, financial institutions, and internal departments, ensuring smooth processing of financial aid and maintaining accurate student records. The Advisor also plays a proactive role in identifying and resolving program financial-related issues.
- Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time, Hybrid
- Start Date: ASAP
- Location: Surrey campus and Remote
- Pay Rate: 40k to 42k per annum
What You Will Do
- Educate potential clients and key influencers on the value of investing in education.
- Advise students on funding options, including Student Loans, Bank Loans/Credit Lines, Payment Plans, WCB, and other options
- Build and maintain accurate student files and manage enrollment data through SAS.
- File Change of Address forms for students with lending institutions and confirm enrollment for funding.
- Track payments, reconcile accounts, and manage overdue balances.
- Ensure all financial obligations are met before student program completion.
- Manage communication and collection processes for overdue accounts.
- Assist students in understanding and planning student loan repayments post-graduation.
- Support with domestic applicants on an as-needed basis by assisting with the student loan application process, including documentation and status updates.
- Cancel Student Loan documents for students not attending.
- Develop and implement systems and procedures for financial services.
- Conduct student exit interviews to ensure awareness of repayment schedules and consequences.
- Complete required forms and prepare reports on student attendance, withdrawal and attrition as needed by other Departments or external bodies such as IRCC
- Analyze statistics and provide recommendations regarding enrollment and program effectiveness.
- Support collaboration across admissions and student success departments.
- Coordinate program start and graduation numbers in relation to financial support.
- Manage paperwork for processing re-entries, deferrals, transfers, and cancellations.
- Attend staff meetings, training sessions, graduation and campus events as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Understanding of the Private College Industry preferred.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Certificate in Finance/Business or equivalent education and industry experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel.
You are invited to apply for this position. Please note, that although we appreciate all applications, only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.
To learn more about us, please check out our website at www.stenbergcollege.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00-$42,000.00 per year
Location type:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Surrey, BC V3T 5X3
