Financial Aid Advisor

Ivy Tech Evansville seeks an experiences 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.Major ResponsibilitiesCounsels 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 aidHiring Range:$40,000-45,000 annually based on experienceWorking Hours:Typical business work hours, may be adjusted during peak times.Minimum Qualifications: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.Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience administering student financial aid.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 & WellnessMultiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contributionDental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontiaVision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lensesEmployee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resourcesWellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness RewardsFlexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent careRetirement & Financial Security10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two yearsBasic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverageShort-term and long-term disability benefitsEducational BenefitsFee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent childrenTuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programsPaid professional development opportunitiesWork‑Life BalanceGenerous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recessFlexible work arrangements where availablePaid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)Paid parental leave (4 weeks)Additional PerksEligibility for Public Service Loan ForgivenessAdditional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail servicesIvy 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr