Ivy Tech Community College
Financial Aid Advisor
Fort Wayne, IN · Contract
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Files H-1B any time — no cap, no lottery. The 2026 weighted-selection rule doesn't touch it, which makes this the strongest structural path for entry-level talent. Pay is often lower, but your odds of staying are dramatically higher.
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The bottom of this range ($33,097) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $45,427. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Credit Counselors (13-2071) · Fort Wayne, IN. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- This position provides customer service to students seeking and receiving financial assistance.
- The position under the direction of the Director/Assistant Directors of Financial Aid will assist in the daily operations of the financial aid office.
Responsibilities
- Assist with document imaging.
- Assist in the application, tracking, processing, awarding and disbursement of student aid for those students who qualify, including support to various departments within the college.
- Manage Satisfactory Academic Progress appeal processes.
Requirements
- Must be able to work independently with minimal direction with ability to assist students with concerns.
- Must be exceptionally dependable.
- Must have the ability to multi-task, be meticulous, organized, and able to adjust to rapidly changing situations.
- Process paperwork required by various sponsor agencies such as SNAP, Work One, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Veteran's Affairs.
Nice to have
- Associate degree preferred or significant financial aid experience.
- Other Requirements:
- Selected candidate will be subject to background checks including criminal history checks, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.
- Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff.
- Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
- Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Paid professional development opportunities
Compensation
- $33,097 - $46,060-Compensation will be commensurate with the requirements of the position and the candidate's relevant experience and education.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Process paperwork required by various sponsor agencies such as SNAP, Work One, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Veteran's Affairs
This listing is sourced directly from Ivy Tech Community College's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.