Financial Aid Advisor (Indianapolis)
Quick Summary
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,
Associate Director of Financial Aid SUPERVISION GIVEN: None HIRING RANGE: $44,000 - $48,000 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Associate degree with a minimum of one year of relevant experience.
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. The position will be located at the Ivy Tech Indianapolis campus, but additional travel will be required throughout the Ivy Tech Indianapolis service area.
Responsibilities
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Assist students with filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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Answer financial aid tickets in SmartView and monitor the campus financial aid email.
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Perform data entry, word processing, faxing, mailing, filing, copying, and document imaging and maintaining student financial aid records.
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Process forms for external agencies including forms for housing, SNAP, TANF, Workforce Development and Vocational Rehabilitation.
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Run, review, and process reports as required.
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Advise students and other department staff with various questions and concerns about financial aid and veteran/military educational benefits.
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Utilize various governmental websites (ScholarTrack, CPS, COD, NSLDS) to research difficult student issues.
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Handle verification inquiries from students and staff and upload documents to Banner Xtender.
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Review program changes and updates to verify continuing financial aid eligibility.
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Assist with the promotion and coordination of campus scholarship programs.
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Assist with the coordination of the work study program.
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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.
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 the ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.
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
What We Offer
~1 min readGenerous 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)
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 14, 2026
- First seen
- September 29, 2026
- Last seen
- September 29, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 21%
- Scored at
- September 29, 2026
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