Financial Aid Advisor

Ivy Tech Community College•Evansville, IN

6d•$40,000 - $45,000•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Bachelors degree, preferably in a business discipline or public administration.
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience administering student financial aid.

Responsibilities

Counsels students in person, by phone and emails regarding their financial aid.
Verifies financial aid files.
Packages and awards financial aid.
Follows up on payments to students.
Conduct financial aid outreach to current Ivy Tech students and prospective Ivy Tech students in the local community.
Administer and fully utilize federal campus-based aid programs, including the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant and the Federal Work-Study Program.
Assist in Veteran’s Benefits as they relate to financial aid.

Benefits

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
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
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
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)
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services