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Financial Aid Administrator II Packaging

🇺🇸 Hybrid - West Lafayette, Indiana 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ November 12th, 2026
Financial Aid

Edtech.com's Summary

Purdue University is hiring a Financial Aid Administrator II Packaging to work in student financial aid at its West Lafayette campus. The role handles financial aid packaging and overaward processing for West Lafayette and Indianapolis students, with particular attention to students enrolled part-time, in summer sessions, and in winter session. The administrator also advises students, parents, and university partners on federal, state, institutional, and private aid eligibility and requirements.

Highlights
  • Support financial aid packaging and overaward processes for West Lafayette and Indianapolis students, focusing on part-time students and those enrolled in summer and winter sessions.
  • Advise students, parents, and university partners on eligibility and requirements for federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid.
  • Bachelor's degree and two years of administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, with prior financial aid experience helpful.
  • Communicate effectively, orally and through email, with a diverse group of students, parents, and colleagues, backed by strong analytical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Use software, virtual meeting tools, and the Microsoft Office suite as part of day-to-day work.
  • Hybrid work is available with supervisor approval once training is complete.

Financial Aid Administrator II Packaging Full Description

Job Summary
This position is a fully competent and productive professional contributor who supports financial aid packaging and overaward processes for West Lafayette and Indianapolis students, with a particular focus on students enrolled part-time, during summer sessions, and winter session. The position provides financial aid guidance to students, parents, and university partners regarding federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid eligibility and related requirements.
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About Us:
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What We Are Looking For :
Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:
  • Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in an administrative setting required.
  • Will consider equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Skills:
  • Interpersonal communication skills and an 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.).
What is helpful :
  • Financial aid experience.

What We Would Like You To Know :
  • A background check will be required for employment.
  • FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
  • Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period.
  • Purdue University is an EEO employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
For internal candidates that will be transferring between pay schedules (biweekly ↔ monthly; monthly↔ biweekly), please coordinate your transfer date with your new manager to ensure a smooth transition of pay, benefits, and retirement.

Career Stream
Professional 2
Pay Band S055
Job Code#20003135
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
This position offers flexibility to work in a hybrid arrangement once training is completed with supervisor approval.

Who We Are:
You'll have the opportunity to spend your day working with students, one of the most rewarding and energizing aspects of higher education. Combined with exciting initiatives focused on innovation and process improvement, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference while growing professionally in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

EEO:
Purdue University is an Equal Employment Opportunity university.