Description

The mission of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is to provide resources, guidance, and financial assistance for students pursuing educational goals while complying with federal, state and university regulations and guidelines.

Job Summary

• Serves as an information resource to students, potential students, and their families; explains the policies and procedures involved in applying for financial aid and/or scholarships.
• Processes and monitors files for applications and awards; updates as necessary for accuracy and completeness; ensures compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Responds to email, phone, and in-person inquiries from applicants regarding status of application; notifies applicant of final decision.
• Monitors financial aid and/or scholarship accounts on a continuing basis; ensures compliance with scholarship requirements.
• Provides administrative and clerical support to department staff including word processing and scheduling.
• Develops and updates written informational materials regarding the policies and procedures involving in applying for financial aid and/or scholarships.
• Compiles and analyzes data and prepares various reports. Designates and completes audits on a regular basis. Identifies situational anomalies the require analysis and/or escalation.
• May provide guidance to other financial aid/scholarship coordinators; takes on complex or escalated customer issues, referring to manager as appropriate. May make process recommendations to manager for improved operational efficiency.

Qualifications

EDUCATION
Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required

• 4 years in customer service, office experience, or related field

Preferred

• Experience working with complex data and/or records services in a team environment

SKILLS
Required

• Proficient in written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Strong basic math skills
• Commitment to working with people of different backgrounds
• Ability to interpret federal, states, and institutional rules and regulations and required procedures associated with compliance

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Indiana University (IU) Northwest Campus
Gary, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$37,800 - $42,000 annually

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Mastery
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Student Services
Job Family: Financial Aid & Scholarships
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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Equal Employment Opportunity

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