Assistant Director of Financial Aid
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Salary$38k – $60k
LocationFort Wayne, IN
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Company size5,001–10,000 people
PostedNov 2, 2026 · 6d ago
Verified live5d ago
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Assist with coordination of the college’s federal work study program
Provide individual and group counseling regarding financial assistance
Process applications for financial assistance including Pell grant and loans
Package financial aid awards and disburse funds
Maintain accurate electronic records
Monitor and enforce academic standards of progress
Assist with awarding scholarships
Conduct activities within FERPA guidelines
Communicate financial aid policy changes effectively
Maintain and update financial aid data on Banner platform
Process forms for external agencies
Assist in workshops and outreach activities
Skills
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About the role
Provide general financial aid counseling to students. The Assistant Director of Financial Aid will assist the department with processing all aid eligible programs. Specific day-to-day responsibilities will include supervision of the overall operation of department staff, work- study students, coordinating aid processing, authorization, and disbursement processes with Bursar’s Office. Position entails managing the College’s student financial literacy programs and continually updating information that can assist prospective and current students through a seamless financial aid process for the Kosciusko and Fort Wayne campuses. This position will service the Fort Wayne Service area with a minimum of one day per week at the Kosciusko Campus.
Salary Range: $38,289-$59,805. Compensation will be commensurate with the requirements of the position and the candidate’s relevant experience and education
Major Responsibilities:
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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.
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Provide both individual and group counseling regarding availability of financial assistance, explain the FAFSA application process and assist with completing of applications.
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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.
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Package financial aid awards, disburse funds, notify students and agencies of disbursements and process necessary reports related to federal, state, and institutional aid programs.
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Maintain accurate electronic records for student aid applicants and helps in collecting data for required reporting.
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Monitor and enforce academic standards of progress.
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Assist with awarding scholarships established by Ivy Tech Foundation. This will include outreach to students. Monitor scholarship software and annual updates as required.
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Conduct all activities within the established guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
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Communicate financial aid policy and procedure changes effectively to the Fort Wayne and Kosciusko campuses.
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Maintain and update financial aid data on the Banner platform.
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Process forms for external agencies including forms for housing, FSA Income and Expense forms, Workforce Development and Vocational Rehabilitation.
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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 students and outside entities.
The above list of duties is not an exhaustive list. Other duties associated with the position may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: