Financial Aid Advisor
Counseling and Advising
Provide general financial aid counseling to students. Counsel students in person, by phone and emails regarding their financial aid process and assist with completion of forms and answer questions related to the appeal process.
Verification and Awarding
Perform verification of financial aid files as needed for self-selected students and assist students within the electronic verification process with questions, submission of documents, and completion of their financial aid file. Package and adjust campus-based aid financial aid awards. Review a variety of daily, weekly and monthly reports to maintain academic progress.
Follow-Up and Disbursement
Follows up on payments to students. Maintain financial records in the student database and any other related systems.
Veteran Student Liaison
Serve as the Veteran Student Campus Liaison providing general information about benefits.
Work-Study Program
Responsible for the Federal Work-Study Program at the Michigan City Campus.
Workshops and Activities
Affiliate in workshops such as College Goal Sunday, high school Financial Aid Nights, orientations and other activities on and off campus designed for new students.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of one year of relevant experience
- Degree preferably in a business discipline or public administration
- Demonstrated leadership qualities preferred
- Experience with financial aid information systems preferred
- Supervisory experience preferred
Salary Range
$43,000 - $46,000
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
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services