Financial Aid Advisor

Major Responsibilities

• Counsels students in person, by phone and emails regarding their financial aid.
• Verifies financial aid files.
• Packages and awards financial aid.
• Follows up on payments to students.
• Conduct financial aid outreach to current Ivy Tech students and prospective Ivy Tech students in the local community.
• Administers and fully utilizes federal campus-based aid programs, including the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant and the Federal Work-Study Program.
• Affixes to Veteran’s Benefits as they relate to financial aid.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a business discipline or public administration.
• The ability to work well with others and maintain absolute confidentiality is essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience administering student financial aid.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• 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

Pay

Hiring Range: $40,000-45,000 annually based on experience

Schedule

Typical business work hours, may be adjusted during peak times.