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Financial Aid Advisor (Indianapolis)

Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis, IN, United States


Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Financial Aid for the Ivy Tech Indianapolis service area, the Financial Aid Advisor will instruct students and staff on financial aid policies and procedures to ensure the best financial aid outcome. This position is key to providing financial aid counseling to students, resolving issues and providing quality customer service by answering student and staff inquiries, providing accurate information, and assisting with the flow of student information in a timely and efficient manner. Working hours may vary. Position will be located at the Ivy Tech Indianapolis campus, but additional travel will be required throughout the Ivy Tech Indianapolis service area.

Major Responsibilities

Assist students with filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Answer financial aid tickets in SmartView and monitor the campus financial aid email.

Perform data entry, word processing, faxing, mailing, filing, copying, document imaging, and maintaining student financial aid records.

Process forms for external agencies, including forms for housing, SNAP, TANF, Workforce Development, and Vocational Rehabilitation.

Run, review, and process reports as required.

Advise students and other department staff with various questions and concerns about financial aid and veteran/military educational benefits.

Utilize various governmental websites (ScholarTrack, CPS, COD, NSLDS) to research difficult student issues.

Handle verification inquiries from students and staff and upload documents to Banner Xtender.

Review program changes and updates to verify continuing financial aid eligibility.

Assist with the promotion and coordination of campus scholarship programs.

Assist with the coordination of the work study program.

Assist in workshops such as College Goal Sunday, High School Financial Aid Nights, orientations, and other activities on campus designed for new students.

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

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Associate Director of Financial Aid

SUPERVISION GIVEN:

None

SALARY:

$44,000-48,000

Education, Experience, And Other Requirements

Associate degree with a minimum of one year of relevant experience.

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience with financial aid information systems preferred.

Must possess strong customer service and interpersonal, and communication skills.

Ability to work without supervision.

Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees, and in which every individual feels respected and valued.

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

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.

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