Financial Aid Administrator

Company Description

Unitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals. Through its family of institutions—including Unitek College of Nursing, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, Brookline College, and Unitek EMT—Unitek delivers career‑focused education designed to help students build meaningful careers while addressing critical workforce needs across the healthcare industry. Through our Workforce Solutions segment, Unitek partners with hospitals and health systems to create sustainable talent pipelines and expand access to healthcare education through employer‑based training and workforce development programs nationwide.

Job Description

We are looking for a Financial Aid Administrator to join our team. 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
• Awards state and federal aid to eligible students according to regulations and policy
• Counsels students and parents
• Provides estimates and packaging information
• Calculates 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
• 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 of 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