Post Secondary Funding Advisor

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
For Grand River Post Secondary Education Office

POSITION TITLE:   Post Secondary Funding Advisor Intern              LOCATION:  Ohsweken
PERIOD  OF  EMPLOYMENT:   Full-time  employment  –  37.5  hours  weekly  –  12-month  term  
contract position with the intention of leading to full-time permanent employment.

EXPECTED POSITION START DATE:  September 28, 2026

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 overnight travel 
           required).
➢       Be dependable, flexible, and take initiative when necessary (work flex hours as 
            required).

SALARY:  $25 per hour - this position is funded through a wage subsidy program, and successful 
applicant must also register with GREAT.

ADDITIONAL TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE PERKS:
➢    Paid federal and provincial holidays.
➢    Approximately 1.5 weeks of organization wide shut down over Christmas; and
➢    Staff appreciation events.

CLOSING DATE: September 4, 2026, by 4 pm.

The GRPSEO is committed to making reasonable accommodations upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process for persons with disabilities.
Applicants must submit their resume with (3) recent professional references by:
email to Elisa White, Senior Administration Assistant at: ElisaW@grpseo.org or drop box located at 
the front entrance of the office located at 2160 Fourth Line Road, Ohsweken, Ontario
to the:
Attention: Senior Administration Assistant on behalf of Director of Post Secondary Student Services 
GRAND RIVER POST SECONDARY EDUCATION OFFICE
P.O. BOX 339, OHSWEKEN, ON N0A 1M0

                                                            Honour. Educate. Empower.