Job Description
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Bursary Administrator
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Industry: Education
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Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
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Hours: 24 hours per week: 12.30 - 17.00 Tuesday, 12.30-17.00 Wednesday, 08.30 - 17.00 Thursday, 08.30 - 16.00 Friday
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Days: Tuesday - Friday
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Duration: Immediate start till 31st October 2025
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Duties:
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Receive and check bursary applications for completeness and accuracy, ensuring all required supporting evidence is submitted.
Assess student eligibility for bursary funding in accordance with ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) rules and the College's bursary policy.
Input and maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all applications and awards on the College's student records system and/or bursary management software.
Liaise with students to request additional documentation or clarify information where required, ensuring confidentiality and sensitivity at all times.
Maintain secure and organised filing (paper and electronic) of bursary documentation in line with data protection and audit requirements.
Provide administrative support for appeals or complaints regarding bursary decisions, ensuring processes are followed fairly and transparently.
Attend relevant meetings, briefings or training sessions to remain up-to-date with policy changes and funding rules.
Undertake any other related administrative tasks to support the smooth operation of the Student Bursary service as directed by the line manager.
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Experience:
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Must have strong administrative experience including processing of confidential financial information.
Must have good numeracy skills and attention to detail.
Must have a good level of computer literacy and the ability to learn new systems.
Must have good communication skills and the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team.
Recent (within the last 12 months or part of the Update service) DBS Enhanced clearance is preferred.
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Salary: £13.00 per hour worked
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