Financial Aid/Scholarship Coordinator
Indiana University

Job Info

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Department

FINANCIAL AID (SB-FAID-IUSBA)

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 GED

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 4 years in customer service, office experience, or related field. Experience working with complex data and/or records services in a team environment preferred.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates 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
• Demonstrates analytical skills
• Demonstrates problem solving skills
• Strong basic math skills
• Commitment to working with people of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to interpret federal, states, and institutional rules and regulations and required procedures associated with compliance required

Preferred

• Proficient in Spanish written and verbal communication skills
• Skilled with excel and power point
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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 South Bend campus

South Bend, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$36,000.00 - $37,044.80 annually

Benefits Overview

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

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Student Services

Job Family: Financial Aid & Scholarships

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Posting Disclaimer

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.

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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New employees will be provided with information regarding Indiana University's COVID-19 vaccine policy, which includes the opportunity to request an exemption. To learn more, view our COVID-19 vaccine information page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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