Financial Aid Administrator, Needs Analysis (Indianapolis)

This position reviews and completes federal and university verification processes for Financial Aid applicants and serves as an area resource on the verification portal focusing on Indianapolis. This position will work with Needs Analysis team to maintain and update area manuals annually. This position counsels students and parents in person, over the phone and through email and provides backup support to Needs Analysis, verification, and central processing team members.

About Purdue University Indianapolis: Purdue University in Indianapolis is Purdue's first comprehensive urban campus. Maximizing on the city of Indianapolis's unique strengths, Purdue Indy will position our students, faculty and staff in close proximity to top business and leading industries, providing new and unique executive education and internship opportunities. In response to the strong need expressed by central Indiana business and community leaders for more highly skilled talents in science, technology, engineering and health care disciplines, we will ambitiously grow enrollment to establish a new pipeline of Boilermaker talent to our capital city. As an extension of the residential West Lafayette campus, Purdue Indy will have multiple locations throughout the city of Indianapolis. 

What We're Looking For:
Required:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Three years of experience in an administrative setting.
• In lieu of degree, consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required work experience (High School Diploma + 7 years of experience).
• Strong interpersonal communication skills. 
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and through email with a diverse group of students, parents, and colleagues. 
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with technical programs (such as software or virtual meetings) and Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Preferred: 

• Financial aid experience. 

Additional Information:  

• To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position 
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime) 
• Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period 
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply