Clerical Officer In Student Grants Dept.
Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
I was a member of clerical staff in the Student Grants Department. I was one of seven people in a team who helped provide financial assistance to those hoping to attend a course in Third Level Education. Duties performed:Collection of the necessary supporting documentation for applications and assessing candidates once all financial documents had been submitted i.e. P60s, P45s, P21s, Notice of Assessments, Accounts, Social Welfare statements, Form 11s etc, to ensure each candidate’s income is assessed under the correct income bracket. Distance checks on Google Street Maps and AA Ireland Route Planner. Distributing grant information at the LYIT Open Days, Career Fairs and Adult Education Fairs.In contact with Social Welfare departments, colleges, accountants, landlords, secondary schools, local Councillors, Revenue and Donegal County Council in order to get the information needed to finalise a form. Inputting data onto the FIDO system.