Purdue University
Financial Aid Administrator
🇺🇸
West Lafayette, IN
🕑
Full-Time
💰
TBD
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Financial Aid
🗓️
April 23rd, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Purdue University is hiring a Financial Aid Specialist. The role involves supporting the administration and processing of federal financial aid programs, assisting with awarding and disbursing aid, and applying foundational financial aid knowledge to ensure accurate packaging and compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations while counseling students and families.
Highlights
- Support administration and processing of federal financial aid programs, including grants, Federal Work-Study, withdrawals, and Return of Title IV (R2T4)
- Assist with awarding and disbursing aid for students in professional, online, and non-standard term programs
- Communicate and counsel students and families regarding financial aid eligibility and processes
- Proficiency required in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
- 0 to 1 year of experience preferred; financial aid experience is helpful but not mandatory
- Must complete on-site financial aid program training within the first six months
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Position classified as Professional 1, exempt from overtime
- Purdue University offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off
Financial Aid Administrator Full Description
Job Summary
Support the administration and processing of federal financial aid programs including grants, Federal Work-Study, withdrawals, and Return of Title IV (R2T4). Assist with awarding and disbursing aid for students enrolled in professional, online, and non-standard term programs. Working under close supervision as an entry-level professional, apply foundational financial aid knowledge to determine eligibility, accurately package and apply aid, and counsel students and families in compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies.
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Who We Are at Purdue University :
We are committed to making Purdue’s world-class education affordable, accessible and valuable to Boilermakers and their families. We know that a college degree is an investment, and many families make this big decision together.
About Us:
When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.
What We Are Looking For :
Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
- Minimum of 0 to 1 year of experience
Skills needed:
- Excellent communication skills in all forms.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
- Knowledge of PC systems and applications.
- Have good interpersonal skills, ability to work as a team member.
- Must successfully complete the on-site financial aid programs training within the first six months of employment.
What is helpful:
- Financial aid experience is preferred.
What We Would Like You to Know :
Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (not eligible for over-time)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
All applications must be held the first 5 business days due to our Equal Opportunity Employment policy
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (not eligible for over-time)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
All applications must be held the first 5 business days due to our Equal Opportunity Employment policy
Career Stream
Professional 1
Pay Band S050
Job Code #20003134
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
Pay Band S050
Job Code #20003134
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
Who We Are at Purdue University :
We are committed to making Purdue’s world-class education affordable, accessible and valuable to Boilermakers and their families. We know that a college degree is an investment, and many families make this big decision together.
EO /EA:
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.
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