Financial Aid Administrator
Unitek Learning · Idaho Falls, ID · 1 mo ago
Full-time
About the role
As our Financial Aid Administrator (FAA), you will meet and communicate with current, prospective and alumni students to guide them through the financial aid process. You will report directly to the Director of Financial Aid and be responsible for administering, determining eligibility, and processing student financial aid to maintain positive cash flow, in addition to other related tasks for the financial aid department.
Responsibilities
- Processing Verification and Disbursements – awarding state and federal aid to eligible students according to regulations and policy
- Counselling students and parents
- Providing estimates and packaging information
- Calculating Return of Title IV
- Default Management and Financial Literacy programs
- Auditing
- Running reports to ensure work integrity
- Interacting with other departments to assist students
- Maintaining up‑to‑date information on new federal regulations
- Assisting with Private Loans
- Packaging VA benefits
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 2+ years of Financial Aid experience preferred
- Campus VUE experience preferred
- Computer knowledge recommended, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Excellent customer service and organizational skills
- Attention to detail with the capability to multi‑task
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
- 2 weeks’ starting vacation per year, increasing based on years of service
- 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Company‑paid life insurance at 1× annual salary
- Leadership development and training for career advancement
- Tuition assistance and forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on the program