GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION:

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Student Financial Aid 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.

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 and oversee the Veterans Resource Center.

* Administer and fully utilize federal campus-based aid programs, including the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant and 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 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 Veterans Affairs processing centers.

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 Student Financial Aid.

MATRIX MANAGEMENT: On-campus supervision received by the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs.

SUPERVISION GIVEN: Two Assistant Directors of Financial Aid

SALARY RANGE: $65,000 - $70,000 ANNUALIZED

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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

* Three or more years experience administering financial aid programs.

* Supervisory experience preferred.

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

* Strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail required.

* Proven success in simultaneously managing multiple projects and initiatives required.

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 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.