Director of Financial Aid

Under the direction of the Vice Chancellor of Enrollment and Student Success, the Director of Financial Aid will lead the financial aid operations at the Ivy Tech – Terre Haute Campus and related sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts on campus to assist students with filing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), student loans, resolving financial aid issues, completing verification, and getting into a paid status before the start of classes.
• Administer and fully utilize the Federal Work-Study Program.
• Administer scholarships and institutional aid, including the Ivy Tech Grant and the Ivy Tech Scholarship, and organize campus scholarship committees.
• Review emergency aid requests in conjunction with other campus offices.
• Organize and serve on the campus Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeals committees.
• Manage the campus unusual and special circumstances review process.
• Conduct financial aid outreach to current Ivy Tech students and prospective Ivy Tech students in the local community.
• Establish effective relationships with key campus personnel and work closely with campus enrollment services and student success staff members.
• Supervise, train, and monitor performance of Financial Aid Staff.
• Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned.

All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Supervision

• Primary supervision received by the Vice Chancellor of Enrollment and Student Success.
• Supervision given to Assistant Director(s) of Financial Aid (3).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Three or more years’ experience administering financial aid programs.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• NASFAA Professional Credentials or Certified Financial Aid Administrator (FAAC®) designation preferred.
• Must demonstrate ability to build and maintain strong, authentic relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail required.
• Proven success simultaneously managing multiple projects and initiatives required.
• Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and where every individual feels respected and valued.

Pay

$60,000 - $68,000 based on experience.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
  • Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution.
  • Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia.
  • Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses.
  • Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources.
  • Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care.
• Retirement & Financial Security
  • 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years.
  • Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage.
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Educational Benefits
  • Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
  • Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
  • Paid professional development opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess.
  • Flexible work arrangements where available.
  • Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks).
  • Paid parental leave (4 weeks).
• Additional Perks
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
  • Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services.

Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.