Financial Aid Advisor
Ivy TechAbout the role
Major Responsibilities:
- 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.
- 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.
- Follows up on payments to students.
- Maintain financial records in the student database and any other related systems.
- Serve as the Veteran Student Campus Liaison providing general information about benefits.
- Responsible for the Federal Work-Study Program at the Michigan City Campus.
- Assist in workshops such as College Goal Sunday, high school Financial Aid Nights, orientations and other activities on and off campus designed for new students
The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Must not be in default on an education loan or in overpayment of a federal grant or loan. Other duties logically associated with the position may also be assigned.
Salary Range: $43,000 - $46,000
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree. Minimum of one year of relevant experience.
- Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree preferably in a business discipline or public administration. Demonstrated leadership qualities preferred. Experience with financial aid information systems preferred. Supervisory experience preferred.
Other Requirements:
- 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.
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
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
Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thriv
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