Bursary Officer at North West University

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• The purpose of this position is to administer bursary administration for various Bursars and to assist students, parents, and stakeholders with all enquiries

Key Responsibilities:

Internal Bursary Administration

• Receive bursary applications
• Perform first round evaluations
• Capture applications on Students Bursaries and Loans system
• Ensure applications are sent to Central Bursary Office

Government Funded Bursary Administration

• Administration of NSFAS, DSD, NSF and DMV bursaries
• Capturing on SBL system according to bursary codes
• Determine students that qualify for allowances and stipends and submit information to be loaded on student accounts
• Assist students with signing of contracts
• Evaluate and approve requests for private accommodation payments
• Review accounts and subsystem to ensure completeness of reporting

External Bursary Administration

• Administration of various External Bursars
• Capturing on SBL system according to bursary codes
• Determine students that qualify for allowances and stipends and submit information to be loaded on student accounts
• Assist bursars with request for information, statements, records and invoices
• Evaluate and approve requests for private accommodation payments and credit refunds
• Review accounts and subsystem to ensure completeness of reporting

Student Account Administration and Reports

• Compile templates with student funding requirements
• Regularly review allocations and follow up on outstanding information
• Identify student with funding risks and report on a monthly basis
• Perform account audits

General Enquiries

• Attend to all student, parent, and bursar enquiries in a professional manner
• Build professional working relationships with Bursars
• Resolve funding problems with regular follow ups
• Assist with bursary audits

Ad Hoc requests

• Assist with all reasonable ad-hoc tasks that might surface in the line of duty
• Contribution to the team
• Building harmonious relationships
• Healthy work ethics
• Reliability and punctuality

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 (essential)
• Diploma/ Degree in Finance/or Accounting (Desirable)
• 2 years’ experience within tertiary environment (Essential)
• 1 year knowledge of university systems (Desirable)
• 2 years’ experience in data processing, compiling of reports or templates (Essential)

Functional & Technical competencies:

• Computer Literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet, E-mail)
• Numerical skills
• Able to work accurately, and under pressure to achieve deadlines
• Exceptional knowledge of NSFAS and other Government funded bursaries

Behavioural Competencies:

• Client serviced orientated – a positive attitude towards multicultural clients
• Ability to function in a team as well as independently
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem solving   

Closing Date: 1st, July 2022