Themba Zulu Shabangu
Financial Aid Officer
15 Tritonia Crescent,Durban
Summary
Compassionate Financial Aid Officer with 8 years of helping students reach full potential through education. Eager to connect prospective applicants with underutilized governmental and private aid programs. Dedicated to enhancing institutions' incoming student body diversity by maximizing financial contributions for deserving students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Aid Officer
Mangosuthu University Of Technology
07.2016 - Current
- Work with the Senior Financial Aid Advisor in the preparation of the Financial Aid Office work plan for the year.
- Reconcile the allocation of study costs with remittance lists
- Prepare final report on subjects enrolled/passed and credit balances
- Develop relevant reports as and when required
- Identify all material needed in the execution of duties
- Administration of registration processes
- Processing of requests and issuing of student records.
- Consult students and help resolve their concerns and queries.
- Ensure the allocation of student funds effectively for qualifying students.
- Provide information to students regarding financial aid program.
- Authored presentations and documentation for distribution to current and prospective students.
- Provided financial aid counseling to enrolled and prospective students.
Admissions Student Assistant
Mangosuthu University Of Technology
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Assisted applicants with admissions packet and served as point of contact throughout admissions process.
- Review student applications including their test scores, grades and extra curricular activities.
- Assist in recruiting new students by overseeing promotional events and campus tours
- Examine the current admission process and recommend changes when necessary.
- Process paperwork for accepted students.
- Guide students through the applications and acceptance process.
- Call and send SMS to students who received firm offers to study
- admissions policies as applications were considered and members selected.
- Answered phones, called prospects and handled initial email contacts for applicants.
Administrative Assistant Intern
Mangosuthu University Of Technology
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Attend general office duties as required
- Processing of requests and issuing of student records
- Respond to incoming call and also responding to emails
- Provide information to students regarding financial aid program
- Prepare and reconcile general bank statements.
- Issuing of students application forms for funding.
- Capturing of students data into ITS system
Front End Controller
Makro Springfield
05.2011 - 01.2012
- Manage all activities pertaining to the front-end (till) area of retailers in particular.
- Prevent any form of irregularity at the till points, kiosk counters and parcel counters.
- Assist with the ongoing training of all front-end personnel and are qualified to address problems on site for maximum results.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration - Management Science
Durban University of Technology
Durban 04.2001 -
Higher Certificate in Project Management - Management Science
MANCOSA
Durban 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Technology in Business Administration - Management Science
Durban University of Technology
Durban 04.2001 -
Diploma in Office Management And Technology - Management Science
Mangosuthu University of Technology
Umlazi Township, Durban 04.2001 -
Certificate in End User Computing And IT -
Stanford Computer And Business College
Durban 04.2001 -
Matric/ Grade 12 -
Nyamane Secondary School
Ingwavuma 04.2001 -
Skills
Data Management and Verification
Financial Aid Applications
Financial Aid Package Guidance
Customer Advice and Support
Strong Decision Making and Problem Solving
Efficient Time Management and Prioritizing Skill
Proficient in using Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Fluency in written and verbal English
Strong interpersonal Skill
Excellent communication verbal and written
Certification
[Durban], [University of Kwazulu-Natal] - [2 Days]
Timeline
[Durban], [University of Kwazulu-Natal] - [2 Days]
03-2021
Financial Aid Officer
Mangosuthu University Of Technology
07.2016 - Current
Admissions Student Assistant
Mangosuthu University Of Technology
01.2014 - 06.2016
Administrative Assistant Intern
Mangosuthu University Of Technology
01.2012 - 12.2012
Front End Controller
Makro Springfield
05.2011 - 01.2012
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration - Management Science
Durban University of Technology
04.2001 -
Higher Certificate in Project Management - Management Science
MANCOSA
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Technology in Business Administration - Management Science
Durban University of Technology
04.2001 -
Diploma in Office Management And Technology - Management Science
Mangosuthu University of Technology
04.2001 -
Certificate in End User Computing And IT -
Stanford Computer And Business College
04.2001 -
Matric/ Grade 12 -
Nyamane Secondary School
04.2001 -