Director of Financial Aid

GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION:
Under the direction of the Executive Director of Campus Financial Aid Operations and Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, the Director of Financial Aid will lead the financial aid and veterans affairs operation at the Columbus Ivy Tech Community College Campus.

This position is based onsite at the Columbus campus, with the option for one remote workday per week.  

Major Responsibilities:

• Directs and manages key financial aid and veterans affairs processes at the Columbus 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, 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.
• 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 Executive Director of Campus Financial Aid Operations.
• MATRIX MANAGEMENT: On-campus supervision received by the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs.
• SUPERVISION GIVEN: Two Assistant Directors of Financial Aid.

SALARY: The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $75,000 and is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant work experience.         

Education And Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’S Degree Required.

• Three or more years’ experience administering financial aid programs.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, authentic relationships.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and initiatives.

Preferred:

• Supervisory Experience Preferred.

• Master’S Degree Preferred.

• Faac Preferred.

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.