Financial Support Coordinator

 

Financial Support Coordinator

Location:	Southampton
Salary:	£29,605 to £33,966 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	28th August 2024
Closes:	17th September 2024
Job Ref:	2839124HL

This job posting describes a Financial Support Coordinator role within the Widening Participation and Social Mobility (WPSM) Directorate at the University of Southampton. The role is crucial in supporting students' financial well-being and administering various financial assistance programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting Student Financial Well-being: Assisting students in managing their finances and ensuring they have access to the resources they need.

• Administering Financial Support: Overseeing the distribution of the Student Support Fund, which provides non-repayable grants to students experiencing financial hardship.

• Bursary Program Management: Helping manage the University's bursary program to ensure eligible students receive the necessary financial support.

• Financial Education Initiatives: Assisting with the delivery of events and information sessions designed to improve students' financial literacy and management skills.

• Managing Additional Funding Schemes: Administering funding through the US Federal Loans scheme and possibly other financial support schemes as needed.

Contribution to the University:

• Access and Participation Plan: Ensuring that the financial support provided aligns with the University's Access and Participation Plan, contributing to the University's goals in widening participation and promoting social mobility.

This role is vital in helping the University of Southampton maintain and enhance its financial support services for students, ensuring they have the resources and knowledge to manage their finances effectively during their studies.

The job posting emphasizes the qualities and experiences the University of Southampton is looking for in a successful candidate for the Financial Support Coordinator position.

Essential Candidate Qualities and Experiences:

• Customer/Service User Experience: The candidate should have experience working with customers or service users, highlighting the importance of interpersonal skills and a service-oriented mindset.

• Understanding of Inequalities in Higher Education: A key requirement is an awareness of the challenges and disparities within higher education, particularly those affecting student access and success.

• Strong Communication Skills: The role demands a candidate who is an effective communicator, and able to engage with students and colleagues to support and encourage student participation in university life.

• Passion for Student Support: The candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to helping students engage with university opportunities and succeed in their studies.

• Understanding of Financial Barriers: While direct experience in providing financial support is not necessary, the candidate should have an understanding of the broader financial challenges students face and be passionate about addressing these barriers.

Additional Information:

• Contact for More Details: Candidates interested in discussing the role further are encouraged to contact Kirsty Coombs, the Financial Support Team Manager, for more detailed information about the position.

This description highlights the university's focus on finding a candidate who is not only skilled in customer service and communication but also deeply committed to addressing inequalities and supporting student success.

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