Student Funding Administrator

The Role
If you offer experience in higher education funding administration, this position is an exciting opportunity to play a key role at a world leading university.

You will be joining the Student Funding Service at University of the Arts London, which is an integral part of student services and the student journey.

You will have a number of administrative responsibilities relating to the dispersal of a range of funds to students. This will include:

• The allocation of funds provided by government agencies.
• Dealing with enquiries regarding funds, such as scholarships and bursaries, student loans, university awards and prizes.
• Assessing student eligibility for any awards made by the Student Funding Service.
• Providing information to students on the financial support available to them.
• Maintaining spreadsheet and database records of student financial support schemes.
• Taking an administrative lead for US Loans.

The post is 24.5 hours per week, and the working pattern will be mutually agreed with the successful candidate.

About you
You will be an experienced funding administrator, who has experience of processing US Title IV Federal and Private Loans and is well versed in student funding processes. These skills and qualities will have been gained within a university or college of higher education.

It is essential that you have a good understanding of student finance regulations, relevant application procedures and specific student finance arrangements for different categories of student funding.

Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail are essential. A high level of computer literacy and experience with student records systems, MS Office and databases is equally important. You will also need excellent communication skills to provide a positive and responsive service to students.

We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

For further details and to apply please click the 'Apply' button.

Closing date: 23:55, 14 October 2025.

If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please contact AGstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk.

Our culture
UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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