We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Student Funding Officer to join our exceptional Student Support department.
The Student Funding Officer will work as a part of the student funding team providing information and advice on the full range of financial support services available to students, both internal and external and how to access them.
This is a part-time role working 11 hours per week.
Responsibilities include:
* To provide face-to-face, online and telephone support with general information and advice for students across all college sites as required, including triage of student funding across different campus buildings
* To assist students and potential students to access relevant information, advice and support to ensure an outstanding student experience.
* To understand the rules and regulations relating to the various bursary funds administered by the College, and advise students of their entitlements and potential sources of funding.
* To process applications for any funding administered by the College.
* Make decisions about the eligibility of students and their awards/payments in line with College and funding body regulations
* To answer queries relating to pending funding applications, payments, attendance and cancelled payments ensuring data protection regulations are followed at all times.
* To calculate payments for childcare awards. This will include liaising with childcare providers and having an understanding of childcare funding available outside the College.
* To administer claims for Premium Bursaries and Care-to-Learn payments through the Education Funding Agency portal.
For the full job description and person specification, please
The Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.
Education & Training
* GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
* GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
Experience
* Experience of working in an education setting
* Experience in an administrative role.
* Experience of delivering high standards of customer service in a pressured environment
* Experience of providing information and advice to a wide range of people.
* Experience of assessing information against set criteria.
* Experience of using spreadsheets and databases.
* Experience of working with a diverse range of people
For an informal discussion about the role, please email
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.
* We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
* We shall not be liable for any fee /commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.
Bradford College
At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.
Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.
We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.
Benefits of working at Bradford College:
1. Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus