About the role#
The Student Financial Management Analyst manages specialized financial activities for the university, including tuition assessment, fee collection, and the distribution of tax slips for students. This role oversees significant university-wide functions involving annual assessments exceeding $900 million. You will collaborate with the Associate Director to monitor financial systems and improve administration processes while providing expert guidance to faculties and departments.
What you'll do#
- Administer and maintain fee rules in Workday and support the design and testing of system changes.
- Manage the processing of tuition payments, adjustments, NSF charges, and U-Pass exemptions.
- Oversee financial holds on student accounts and manage communications regarding outstanding balances and collection agency relationships.
- Serve as the primary contact for international student health insurance and reconcile related invoices.
- Reconcile, produce, and distribute T4A slips for students receiving taxable income and resolve complex reporting issues.
- Coordinate with Enrolment Services Advisors to resolve difficult fee transactions and ensure accurate information is provided to the university community.
- Manage staff members, establish work priorities, and lead service improvement projects.
- Define and document specifications for new financial programs and procedures.
What you'll need#
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
- Enrollment in CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) modules.
- Minimum of three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Supervisory and training experience.
- Knowledge of university financial systems, policies, FIPPA regulations, and integrated financial software (Workday preferred).
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and other personal computer software.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks under pressure, and maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent communication skills and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Location & details#
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, fixed-term appointment for three months with a possibility of extension.
About The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia is a public research university based in Vancouver. Founded in 1908, it operates as a center for teaching and research. The institution maintains campuses in Vancouver and Kelowna. It employs over 25,000 people and focuses on areas like community engagement, sustainability, and student learning.
How to get in at The University of British Columbia
Applying to The University of British Columbia early gives you a distinct advantage, as hiring managers often review the first wave of candidates before the applicant pool becomes unmanageable. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, so you apply among the first and get seen before the pile grows. Reaching out to the people actually managing the hiring process is often more effective than submitting a resume into a general queue. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company roles so you can reach out directly to ask about the position or a referral, which materially improves your response rates.
