Bursary Administration Coordinator

£24,107 - £25,983 per annum

Cambridge & Huntingdon

Are you a highly organised Administrator with a passion for supporting students?

Do you have an excellent eye for detail and a knack for managing financial processes?

Are you ready to be a crucial part of a team that helps students access the support they need to succeed?

If you answered yes, a supportive student services team is looking for a committed Bursary Administration Coordinator to join them. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to play a key role in ensuring students have the financial resources they need to thrive in their education.

As an essential part of the Student Support and Safeguarding team, you will coordinate all aspects of the college's bursaries. Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Bursary Administration: Process student bursary applications, check all required documentation, and allocate funds in a timely manner.
• Student Support: Respond to bursary-related enquiries from students via email, phone, and in-person drop-ins, providing clear guidance and support.
• Financial Coordination: Work closely with the Finance Department to ensure bursary payments are made regularly and accurately throughout the year.
• Policy & Reporting: Assist with the annual review of bursary policies and procedures, and compile data for appeals and key performance indicator (KPI) reports.
• General Administration: Maintain accurate and confidential records on college systems, support with wider administrative duties during peak periods, and contribute to the Student Services front desk.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and professional individual with significant administrative and customer service experience. The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualifications: A good level of education, including GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent), with a Level 3 in Business Administration being highly desirable.
• Experience: Proven experience in a busy administrative role, particularly with using bespoke ICT software and databases. Experience in a post-16 educational environment is a plus.
• Skills & Abilities: Exceptional attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and manage your own workload, and strong communication skills. You should also be able to work with young people with patience and understanding.
• Flexibility: The willingness to work flexibly and travel between the Cambridge and Huntingdon campuses as required.
• Professionalism: A high level of personal integrity, the ability to maintain confidentiality, and a genuine interest in helping others.

• A competitive annual salary of £24,107 - £25,983.
• Permanent, full-year contract with 37 working hours per week.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• The chance to be part of a supportive team that is dedicated to student success.

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