General Interest Experienced Student Services Staff

Ivy Tech Community College; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health and wellness plans

Retirement contributions

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking qualified staff for various roles in student services at the Evansville, IN campus. Positions may include responsibilities in academic advising, financial aid, enrollment management, and career coaching, aimed at improving student support services.

The ideal candidates should have relevant experience in higher education and possess at least a Bachelor's Degree. Benefits include health plans, retirement contributions, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related experience in college student life, financial aid, or higher education administration.
• 3+ years of experience preferred in college student life or related fields.
• Flexible work hours required, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage the registration function and academic records.
• Provide financial aid counseling and advise on eligibility.
• Assist with student recruitment and admissions procedures.
• Deliver career coaching and support student job readiness.
• Ensure accessibility for students with disabilities.
• Provide services for students receiving G.I. Bill benefits.

Skills

Experience in academic advising

Financial aid knowledge

Enrollment management

Career coaching

Student life experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Ivy Tech seeks qualified staff with experience in areas such as academic advising, financial aid, enrollment, career services, student life, and other core areas of student support to strengthen our services to the students of the Evansville, IN campus.

This job posting is intended for those with experience in higher education, at a university or college, who want to express interest in joining the Ivy Tech Evansville campus, but do not see a specific posting for their area of expertise. Applying to this posting does not indicate a current opening in any area nor does it guarantee an interview.

Common areas of student services experience that an applicant to this posting may have include; Advising, Registrar, Financial Aid, Bursar, Student Life, Disability Support, Public Safety, and Career Coaching.

As a higher education institution, Ivy Tech understands the unique skill set that those with experience in the world of colleges and universities bring. Whether it is the intricacies of the financial aid process or knowing the difference between registration, enrollment, and admission, those who have worked in higher education have the knowledge we are looking for.

Positions in Student Services may include:

Registration

• Manages the essential registration function and administers the creation and maintenance of all student's permanent academic/administrative records. Assures the integrity, security, condition and access to these records and supervises the issuance of official documents.

Financial Aid

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

Admissions & Enrollment

• Provide the enrollment management functions of the campus, including student recruitment; admissions counseling; middle/high school relations; community relations; off-campus admissions procedures; admission of resident and non-resident students.

Career Coaching

• Career Coach provides coaching services to assist students in completing their Career Development Portfolio. Develops student skills at job interviewing, resume writing, and professional communication. Serves as a strategic partner in developing strategies and planning to assist students and employers with work‑and‑learn and placement and retention efforts.

Disability Support

• Ensure that persons with disabilities have access to opportunities available at the college, for providing counseling support services to students, for coordination of counseling services, and coordination and supervision of tutoring services.

Veterans Affairs

• Provide services to students receiving G.I. Bill Educational Benefits and Vocational Rehabilitation benefits in order to meet the requirements from the Department of Veterans Administration (DVA). The primary function is to coordinate services to students receiving benefits and report enrollment and application information to the DVA and the SAA.

Student Life

• Provide a comprehensive Student Life program including student programming, student leadership development, student governance, student organizations, service engagement, and recreation and wellness. Advocate for the needs of all students and provide support in response to student issues and concerns.

Hiring Range

• Wages will vary based on position and experience.

Work Hours

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of related experience in college student life, financial aid, or other higher education administration area.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• This is an in-person position at our campus in Evansville, IN. Remote work is not available.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in college student life, financial aid, or other higher education administration area.
• Master’s degree in student development, higher education administration or related field.

Benefits

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, Retirement & Financial Security, Educational Benefits, Work-Life Balance, and Additional Perks as listed below.

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.

Additional Information

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.

EEO Statement

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.

Ivy Tech benefits information is available at https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.