Purdue University
Financial Aid Administrator III
🇺🇸
West Lafayette, IN
🕑
Full-Time
💰
TBD
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Financial Aid
🗓️
February 9th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Purdue University is hiring a Financial Aid Administrator III. This role manages all aspects of financial aid processing for Professional Programs including Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, and Aviation Technology Flight, while also supporting the Online Program Administrator and providing personalized assistance to students and families through multiple communication channels.
Highlights
- Manage financial aid processing for Professional Programs such as Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, and Aviation Technology Flight.
- Provide backup support to the Online Program Administrator.
- Deliver financial aid counseling and support via phone, email, and in-person interactions.
- Requires B.A./B.S. in business, accounting, finance, or related field.
- Minimum four years of professional experience in an administrative setting required.
- Strong interpersonal communication and technological skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Suite.
- Preferred higher education experience.
- Role classified as exempt from overtime (FLSA Exempt).
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.
- Background check required; no employment authorization sponsorship offered.
Financial Aid Administrator III Full Description
Job Summary
The Financial Aid Administrator III manages all aspects of aid processing for Professional Programs, including Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, and Aviation Technology Flight. This role provides backup support to the Online Program Administrator and joins the Division of Financial Aid counseling team—delivering personalized assistance to students and families through phone, email, and in-person.
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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.
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.
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:
- B.A./B.S. in business, accounting, finance, or related field.
- Minimum four (4) years of professional experience in an administrative setting.
Skills needed:
- Interpersonal communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively orally and through email with a broad group of students, parents, and colleagues
- Strong technological skillset (familiarity with software and Microsoft Suite)
- Attention to detail, Excellent analytical skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
What is helpful:
- Higher education 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 3
Pay Band S060
Job Code #20003136
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
Pay Band S060
Job Code #20003136
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
Who We Are:
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EOE:
Purdue University is an EOE employer.
Purdue University is an EOE employer.
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