Post Secondary Funding Advisor - Intern

JOB SUMMARY: 
The Post Secondary Funding Advisor with the Grand River Post Secondary Education Office (GRPSEO) reports to and is directly responsible to the Director of Post Secondary Student Services for:  
The organizational accomplishment of identified Board Ends policies; and operating within established Board and Operational policies and procedures to accomplish these Ends.   
To do this the Post Secondary Funding Advisor will: 
•      Be knowledgeable about all Board and Operational policies and procedures. 
•      Coordinate all matters relating to the programs and services within the Post Secondary    
Funding Advisor's designated student caseload. 
•      Provide orientation and support services to all students within the designated student caseload. 
•      To be knowledgeable about post-secondary programs, services, and procedures in post-secondary institutions attended by Six Nations students. 
•      Maintain accurate student files for the designated student caseload. 
•      Provide liaison between the GRPSEO and Six Nations secondary school students, post-secondary institutions, other educational agencies and institutions. 
•      Make appropriate referrals of students to other agencies that will assist the student in accomplishing their post-secondary education objectives. 
•      Contribute to the overall development and coordination of programs and services of the GRPSEO. 
•      Carry out their duties in a professional manner consistent with a team approach. 
 
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

➢College diploma or Undergraduate University degree obtained within the last 2 years with 
concentration in a relevant field.  
➢Prior successful experience in a multi-task work environment requiring professional level 
of time, information and project management skills is preferred. 
➢Working knowledge and experience of Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office 
programs and Internet interaction. 
➢Proven ability to ensure accuracy of work dealing with data entry and editing. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION: 
 
➢Satisfactory police check and must be bondable.  
➢Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in written and spoken form.  
➢Interact with others in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and 
completion of projects. 
➢Work collegially with co-workers and clients while maintaining confidentiality, 
organizational integrity, and responsiveness to client needs. 
➢Organize tasks and manage time effectively. 
➢Understand, interpret and apply policy in a consistent manner. 
➢Able to travel using own vehicle and valid driver’s license (some over night travel required). 
➢Be dependable, flexible, and take initiative when necessary (work flex hours as required).