Financial Aid Advisor

ivytech; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan with HSA

Dental coverage

Vision plan

Wellness rewards

Paid time off

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking a Financial Aid Assistant to support student access to aid and to work under the Directors of Financial Aid. The role emphasizes customer service and accurate processing of aid applications.

The position involves assisting with FAFSA filing, verification, disbursement, and placement of Work-Study students, with benefits and an opportunity to grow within a large state system.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently with minimal direction and assist students with concerns.
• Must be exceptionally dependable and meticulous, organized, and able to adjust to rapidly changing situations.
• Must not be in default on an education loan or in overpayment of a federal grant or loan.

Responsibilities

• Assist with regional financial aid operations including assisting Enrollment Specialists.
• Counsel and assist students with filing FAFSA.
• Assist students/parents through verification processes.
• Assist with document imaging.
• Provide customer service and clear communication to students and parents on aid processes.
• Advise students/parents regarding availability of and application processes for financial aid.
• Assist in maintaining electronic student files.
• Monitor progress standards for students receiving financial aid.
• Assist in application, tracking, processing, awarding and disbursement of student aid for eligible students.
• Assist with loan application processes and disbursement.
• Process paperwork for sponsor agencies (e.g., SNAP, Work One, Vocational Rehabilitation, VA).
• Manage Satisfactory Academic Progress appeal processes.
• Assist with Federal Work Study Program and placement of students in open positions.
• Communicate with Systems Office financial aid team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree

Significant financial aid experience

Job description

This position provides customer service to students seeking and receiving financial assistance. The position under the direction of the Director/Assistant Directors of Financial Aid will assist in the daily operations of the financial aid office.

Salary Range: $33,097 - $46,060-Compensation will be commensurate with the requirements of the position and the candidate’s relevant experience and education.

Major Responsibilities:

Assist with regional financial aid operations which include:

• Assisting Enrollment Specialists
• Counsel & assist student with filing FAFSA.
• Assist students/parents through verification processes.
• Assist with document imaging.
• Provide customer service and clear communication to students and parents on aid processes.
• Advise current and prospective students/parents regarding the availability of and application processes involved with obtaining various forms of financial aid.
• Assist in the maintenance of electronic student files.
• Assist in monitoring standards of progress for all students receiving financial assistance.
• Assist in the application, tracking, processing, awarding and disbursement of student aid for those students who qualify, including support to various departments within the college.
• Assist with loan application processes and disbursement.
• Process paperwork required by various sponsor agencies such as SNAP, Work One, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Veteran's Affairs.
• Manage Satisfactory Academic Progress appeal processes.
• Assist with Federal Work Study Program and placement of students in open positions.
• Communicate with Systems Office financial aid team members.
• Other duties logically associated with the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be able to work independently with minimal direction with ability to assist students with concerns. Must be exceptionally dependable. Must have the ability to multi-task, be meticulous, organized, and able to adjust to rapidly changing situations.

Must not be in default on an education loan or in overpayment of a federal grant or loan

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate degree preferred or significant financial aid experience.

Other Requirements:

Selected candidate will be subject to background checks including criminal history checks, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

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

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

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.