University of the Sunshine CoastUniSC Caboolture, QLD, AustraliaSimilar Jobs
Closing: 31-Dec-2024
Job Summary
Dates
missing
Responsibilities
Discover opportunities for casual employment within the UniSC Indigenous Services team
Provide a range of support programs, engagement activities, and outreach initiatives to enhance the educational experience and promote success for Indigenous students
Contribute to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where Indigenous students can thrive
Requirements
Experience in student support, community outreach, event coordination, or cultural liaison
Benefits
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Indigenous students
Contribute to reconciliation efforts
Help build a more inclusive university community
Notes
Interested individuals can express their interest to join the community for suitable opportunities
University of New EnglandBiddeford, MESimilar Jobs
Closing: Not specified
Job Summary
Dates
Opening date: 17-05-2024
Closing date: not available
Responsibilities
Inform and advise students and parents, both in person and on the phone, regarding: available aid programs; eligibility criteria; application and award processes; debt history; loan obligations, etc.
Assist in completing and processing applications.
Compile all required forms and other documentation needed to accompany applications prior to Director’s review and award decision.
Prepare loan applications for electronic or manual processing.
Prepare notices of student separations for lending institutions.
Perform various liaison functions with lending agencies in investigating loan application problems, tracking application status, and so forth.
Maintain a variety of general and specialized financial aid files and other manual records.
Perform a variety of data entry and information retrieval tasks using computerized financial aid information systems.
Compile information from computerized and manual records for various internal and external reports on financial aid activities and programs.
Confer regularly with supervisor, financial aid staff, business office staff, and various other University personnel to coordinate activities, exchange information, investigate and resolve problems, and so forth.
Assist the Director with special projects and other regular financial aid functions as assigned.
Maintain a good working knowledge of relevant federal regulations, laws and standards pertaining to student financial aid.
Perform other related duties as necessary.
Requirements
Associate’s Degree plus two years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired.
Good typing, filing and other general office skills.
Good reading, writing and math skills.
Good administrative skills.
Basic advising skills.
Some relevant experience in maintaining a moderately complex manual and computerized information system.
Ability to understand and explain to others technical regulations governing student financial assistance programs.
Ability to deal effectively with students, parents and other University personnel, frequently regarding sensitive and confidential financial matters.
Benefits
UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an eight percent match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time; and educational benefits.
Notes
Position Type: Professional Staff
Faculty Track: missing
Employment Status: Full Time
Months: 12
Campus: Biddeford, ME
About the University of New England: UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings.
EEO Statement Summary: Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community.
COVID Vaccination Statement: Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.
Provide direct service in the form of short-term individual, group counseling related to students’ personal, educational and career concerns.
Provide intake screening and assessment for clinical services.
Make referral to internal and external resources as appropriate.
Provide clinical/outreach services primarily to the Portland Campus.
Provide crisis intervention for critical incidents or individual clinical emergencies, i.e., provide short-term crisis therapy, assist in managing individuals, assess status for physicians, University officials, police and other service providers.
Provide documentation necessary to maintain case records.
Deliver psycho-educational outreach programming to support curriculum and Student Support Services mission.
Provide faculty/staff consultation as needed.
Meet current standards for licensure in respective profession.
Keep abreast of current developments in counseling theory and practice.
Engage in community service.
Serve on University committees.
Assist with grant writing and management of grants.
Perform related duties as needed.
Requirements
Master’s Degree in counseling or closely related field, with appropriate internship, licensed (or license eligible) in the state of Maine, with at least one year of relevant counseling experience.
In-depth understanding of counseling theories and techniques as well as adolescent and emerging adult development theory with an emphasis on evidence supported treatment.
Adherence to American Counseling Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Relevant training and experience as a generalist in short-term counseling, case management, group therapy, risk assessment and crisis intervention.
Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
Excellent counseling and advising skills specific to working with emerging adults and non-traditional aged college students’ issues (e.g., substance abuse, identity development, eating disorders, relationship issues, test anxiety, etc.).
Good teaching and group presentation skills.
Ability to develop and deliver outreach programming.
Some experience managing clinical documentation technology.
Some experience writing and managing grants.
Some training/experience related to career assessment and counseling.
Ability to travel to the Biddeford campus.
Benefits
UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits.
Notes
Position Type: Professional Staff
Faculty Track: missing
Employment Status: Full Time
Months: 12
Campus: Portland, ME
EEO Statement: Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community.
COVID Vaccination Statement: Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.
University of New EnglandBiddeford, MESimilar Jobs
Closing: Not specified
Job Summary
Dates
Opening date: 07-03-2024
Closing date: not available
Responsibilities
Assist with contacting students/families requiring more in-depth support and options for college financial planning; working with families identified as needing additional review of financial circumstances.
Inform and advise students and parents—in person, by email, and on the phone— regarding available aid programs, eligibility criteria, application and award processes, debt history, loan options, loan obligations, and the like. Assist in completing and processing applications.
Deliver high level of customer service in accordance with current and developing standards of the department, which involve embracing a student-centric philosophy, to create an exceptional student experience for prospective and current students as well as alumni.
Assist with billing outreach; contact families with outstanding balances and offer information and options.
Assist with student retention efforts by helping to work with students in danger of withdrawing due to financial reasons.
Assist with improving and delivering communications (i.e. written, in-person, visual, website).
Assist in coordinating and participating outgoing call campaigns.
Help to establish and oversee regular monitoring of Student Financial Services social media.
Assist in developing and disseminating financial literacy and student debt management tools and strategies; assist in delivering student workshops and informational sessions & events (i.e. Student Wellness Fair; Student Orientation).
Assisting in data collection related to student contact and outreach to determine effectiveness of outreach strategies (i.e. call center data, other traffic flow data, social media data).
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree preferred and three to five years in Student Financial Services, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
Familiarity with financial aid process preferred.
Familiarity with higher education setting preferred.
Excellent communication skills in order to successfully counsel students and respond to student concerns; ability to be compassionate and empathetic when faced with difficult family situations; ability to establish relationships with students and families.
Ability to create and design communications in a variety of mediums and formats.
Solid word processing, spreadsheet and research/data analysis capabilities.
Experience with Banner or other higher education software preferred.
Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings, as needed, in order to access students and do presentations and workshops.
Sales experience a plus.
Benefits
UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits.
Notes
Position Type: Professional Staff
Faculty Track: missing
Employment Status: Full Time
Months: 12
Campus: Biddeford, ME
Open Date: 03/07/2024
Close Date: Open Until Filled
EEO Statement: Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran.
COVID Vaccination Statement: Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.