Studietrust: Bursary Administrator

The Bursary Administrator will report to the Bursary Manager, working as a member of a team of bursary administrators / consultants and liaise with donors, financial aid offices at educational institutions and bursars.

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of student files and database, ensuring data integrity
• Management of student payments and debtors
• Assist in managing the bursary departments’ budget
• Administering student budgets and reimbursements
• Management of student contracts with donors
• Verification of student documentation (ID, income, etc.)
• Liaison with study institutions regarding student accounts and results
• Handle student queries (administrative and financial) and follow-ups
• Follow up on and administer academic progress of bursars
• Compilation, reconciliation, research and presentation of status/annual reports to donors
• Arrange and book campus visits (students and institutions)
• NSFAS loan application administration (means test and contracts, liaison, consultation)
• Monthly telephonic liaison of bursars
• Maintaining the bursary filing system
• Data capture and the updating of the Studietrust database.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification, accounting diploma will be an added advantage
• Advanced computer skills in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Well organised/disciplined/self-motivated/professional
• Strong administrative skills
• Proven record of being able to work in a team
• Proven record of having good interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in African languages will be an added advantage
• Experience in higher education administrative or bursaries environment will be an added advantage

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To apply, submit a CV and motivation letter, indicating remuneration requirements, and the names of three contactable references, to info [at] studytrust [dot] org [dot] za or fax to: 086 567 5604.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more about Studietrust, refer to www.studytrust.org.za.