Assistant Director of Financial Aid

• →Assist with coordination of the college’s federal work study program for on campus and off-site community service positions. Collaborate with non-profit agencies to bring various FWS opportunities to our student population.
• →Provide both individual and group counseling regarding availability of financial assistance, explain the FAFSA application process and assist with completing of applications.
• →Process applications and other materials related to financial assistance, including Pell grant, student/parent loan applications, and assist students with verification processes to determine student eligibility.
• →Package financial aid awards, disburse funds, notify students and agencies of disbursements and process necessary reports related to federal, state, and institutional aid programs.
• →Maintain accurate electronic records for student aid applicants and helps in collecting data for required reporting.
• →Monitor and enforce academic standards of progress.
• →Assist with awarding scholarships established by Ivy Tech Foundation. This will include outreach to students. Monitor scholarship software and annual updates as required.
• →Conduct all activities within the established guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• →Communicate financial aid policy and procedure changes effectively to the Fort Wayne and Kosciusko campuses.
• →Maintain and update financial aid data on the Banner platform.
• →Process forms for external agencies including forms for housing, FSA Income and Expense forms, Workforce Development and Vocational Rehabilitation.
• →Assist in workshops such as College Goal Sunday, high school Financial Aid Nights, orientations and other activities on campus designed for students and outside entities.

The above list of duties is not an exhaustive list. Other duties associated with the position may be assigned.

An associate degree or industry related certification along with three (3) to four (4) years' related work experience.  Direct experience in customer service or Higher Education in one of the following areas: registration, records, financial aid, or admissions.  Bachelors preferred.

Degree preferably in a business discipline or public administration. Demonstrated leadership qualities preferred. Experience with financial aid information systems preferred. Supervisory experience preferred.

Official college transcripts required upon hire. All offers of employment are contingent upon an acceptable criminal background check.

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:

• 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

• 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)