Federal Work-Study - Business Office

Ivy Tech Community College; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Ivy Tech Columbus is seeking a Work-Study student to provide administrative and operational support to the Finance Office. You will assist with document management, inventory, and work-order follow-up to keep records accurate and workflows efficient.

Responsibilities include scanning, organizing, labeling assets, maintaining inventories, data entry, filing, and supporting other finance tasks. Strong attention to detail and ability to work with staff and students are essential; FAFSA on file and

Qualifications

• Completed FAFSA on file demonstrating financial need.
• Maintain an aid-eligible SAP status.

Responsibilities

• Scan, organize, and digitally file finance-related documents per procedures.
• Place asset/equipment labels for inventory control and update inventory records.
• Follow up on work orders to ensure timely completion and update logs.
• Provide general clerical support: filing, data entry, copying, and document prep.
• Organize and maintain departmental records and workspaces, and assist with finance tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Professional communication

Confidentiality

Job description

The purpose of this position is to provide administrative and operational support to the Finance Office at Ivy Tech Columbus. The Work-Study student will assist with essential finance-related tasks—including document management, inventory support, and work-order follow‑up—to help maintain accurate records, improve workflow efficiency, and support daily departmental operations.

Scan, organize, and digitally file finance‑related documents in accordance with departmental procedures.

Place asset and equipment labels for inventory control and assist with maintaining accurate inventory records.

Conduct follow‑up on work orders to ensure timely completion and update tracking logs as needed.

Provide general clerical support, including filing, data entry, copying, and preparing documents.

Assist with organizing and maintaining departmental records and workspaces.

Support other finance‑related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

General Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills, such as familiarity with Microsoft.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with staff and students.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Required Qualifications

• Completed FAFSA on file demonstrating financial need.
• Maintain an aid-eligible Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status

Pay Rate: $15/hr.

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.