The Financial Aid Advisor is responsible for all aspects of verifying, packaging, awarding and disbursing financial aid andprograms. Provides general financial aid counseling to students. Advises students and evaluates their eligibility for financial aid inaccordance with federal and state guidelines.

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.

• Administer and fully utilize federal campus-based aid programs, including the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant and the Federal Work-Study Program.

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties associated with this role 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.

Hiring Range:

• $35,000-45,000 annually based on experience

Working Hours:

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

Benefits:

Full-time, benefits eligible position with no enrollment waiting period. Excellent benefit offerings, including: 

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability. 

• Retirement Plan with 10% Employer contribution, no match necessary, with no waiting period. 

• Free Ivy Tech tuition for employee, spouse and dependents. 

• For those pursuing higher degrees, Tuition Reimbursement at other institutions. 

• Opportunities for Professional Development. 

• Discounts for rental cars, hotels, and electronic and mobile devices. 

• Eligible employer under the DOL Public Service student loan forgiveness program. 

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree, in a business discipline or public administration.

• The ability to work well with others and maintain absolute confidentiality is essential.

• Position requires a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of college students and employees.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience administering student financial aid.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.