A Brief Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Aid & Awards, the Awards Officer is responsible for participation in the administration of the university's undergraduate merit-based award programs, and need-based award programs for all current and prospective students. This includes athletic awards, upper-year awards, the Queen's General Bursary program, and programs to administer participation-based awards, as well as many other award programs.

The Awards

Officer is accountable for carrying out complex financial aid duties in support of students and in accordance with university policies and/or in compliance with government policies and regulations. The incumbent will act as a representative of the Office of the University Registrar (Financial Aid & Awards) at campus events through various mediums, which may include attendance, presentations, advising, and written communication.

The Awards

Officer also provides financial advising to current and prospective students,



and presentations to student and community groups regarding financial aid options while studying at Queen's University.

This position acts as the first point of contact for inquiries on a variety of student financial assistance programs. This position selects and evaluates applications for needs-based bursary and award programs. This position reviews award appeals and prepares recommendations to Appeals Committee.

This position prepares a variety of reports for awards and/or needs-based bursaries. This position monitors students' government financial assistance accounts using the respective portal systems and databases and confirms eligibility requirements are being met. This position also directs, allocates, and supervises the work of other staff.

The schedule for this position requires the incumbent to work evenings and weekends.

📌 Awards Officer (Winnipeg)
🏢 Queen's University
📍 Winnipeg