University Enrollment Services (UES) supports the academic and student services missions of Indiana University by developing, coordinating, and managing university-wide shared services in the areas of admissions and transfer operations, financial aid, student records and data management, and military and veteran affairs. UES works closely with campus-based partners to enhance customer service; implement best practices; drive student-related technology development; comply with federal, state, and institutional guidelines; and support their overall enrollment and retention goals. This team uses data to identify new opportunities and to prioritize work, which drives innovation and creates efficiency across the University.
Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Point of contact for system related reports such as housing type and missing information letters.
Responsible for file updates related to service indicators and student groups.
Financial Aid Notification set up and reporting.
Secondary scholarship system administrator for our vended solution, Blackbaud Award Management.
General Responsibilities
Serves as point of contact for students and associated individuals about financial aid and/or scholarship information and processes.
Oversees financial aid and/or scholarship activities such as outreach, reporting, and monitoring; updates and maintains student records.
Prepares and presents information regarding federal financial aid, scholarships, employment and grants for various campus groups, high school students and parents at meetings, group discussions, workshops, and recruitment sessions.
Evaluates unusual/mitigating circumstance documentation or information provided by the student; exercises judgment by adjusting or revising costs, contribution, need, or dependency status as exceptions to the prescribed process.
Analyzes various system generated reports such as grades and enrollment status or award status to verify continued compliance and eligibility of students receiving aid/scholarships under federal, state, and institutional guidelines; notifies students of changes in eligibility of awards and suggests corrective action to restore award eligibility.
May hire, train, and supervise student employees.
May provide guidance to other financial aid/scholarship specialists; may make process recommendations for improved operational efficiency.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, public policy, or related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
2 years in student services, higher education student affairs, business, or related field. Experience working with complex data and/or records services in a team environment preferred.
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
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Excellent organizational skills
Friendly and service-oriented
Demonstrates customer service skills
Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information
Experience in a regulated environment
Demonstrates excellent judgment, tact, and diplomacy
Highly developed customer relations skills
Commitment to working with people of diverse backgrounds
Ability to interpret federal, state, and institutional rules and regulations and required procedures associated with compliance required
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
Bloomington, Indiana or Indianapolis, Indiana
This position is eligible for remote work or to work a hybrid schedule (mix between 2 remote workdays and 3 in-person workdays), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.
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: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Student Services
Job Family: Financial Aid & Scholarships
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