Director of Financial Aid

Under the direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Enrollment and Student Success, the Director of Financial Aid will lead the financial aid and veterans affairs operation at the Valparaiso Ivy Tech Community College Campus and related sites.

Pay Range: $68,000 - $72,000

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directs and manages key financial aid and veterans affairs processes at the Valparaiso campus:

* Lead efforts on campus to assist students with filing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), resolving financial aid issues, completing verification, and getting into a paid status before the start of classes.

* Support veteran students with their educational benefits.

* Administer and fully utilize the Federal Work-Study Program.

* Administer scholarships and institutional aid, including the Ivy Tech Grant and the Ivy Tech Scholarship, and organize campus scholarship committees.

* Review emergency aid requests in conjunction with other campus offices.

* Organize and serve on the campus Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeals committees.

* Manage the campus unusual and special circumstances review process.

* Conduct financial aid outreach to current Ivy Tech students and prospective Ivy Tech students in the local community.

* Establish effective relationships with key campus personnel and work closely with campus enrollment services and student success staff members.

* Coordinate efforts with the Financial Aid and Veteran and Military Benefits processing hubs.

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:
Primary supervision received by the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Enrollment and Student Success

SUPERVISION GIVEN:
Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Financial Aid Advisor

BENEFITS OFFERED:

* No waiting period to enroll in benefits.

* Employer contribution to retirement plan.

* Excellent benefits, including voluntary benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, identity theft protection, accidental injury and illness, and more!

* Paid time off: vacation, sick, volunteer, bereavement.

* Paid holidays: 9 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st.

* Free tuition at any Ivy Tech location for employee, spouse, and qualifying dependents.

* Full time employees qualify for tuition assistance for higher education opportunities.

* Professional Development opportunities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

* Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.

* Three or more years' experience administering financial aid programs.

* Supervisory experience preferred.

* NASFAA Professional Credentials or Certified Financial Aid Administrator (FAAC) designation preferred.

* Must demonstrate ability to build and maintain strong, authentic relationships.

* Strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail required.

* Proven success simultaneously managing multiple projects and initiatives required.

* Must demonstrate 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 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.