Post Secondary Funding Advisor Contract NEW

PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time employment – 37.5 hours weekly – Maternity leave 13-month term contract position with a possibility of extension.

EXPECTED POSITION START DATE: As soon as possible.

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 with concentration in a relevant field. Also, evidence through work history of prior achievement of at least two – three years of work experience demonstrating capability in a client-based setting.
 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).

SALARY: To be determined using our internal job grading system

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: October 29, 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: [email protected] 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

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