Financial Aid Advisor - Higher Ed

Unitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals. Through its family of institutions, Unitek delivers career-focused education designed to help students build meaningful careers while addressing critical workforce needs across the healthcare industry. Through the Workforce Solutions segment, Unitek partners with hospitals and health systems to create sustainable talent pipelines and expand access to healthcare education.

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

• Process verification and disbursements
• Award state and federal aid to eligible students according to regulations and policy
• Counsel students and parents
• Provide estimates and packaging information
• Manage default prevention and financial literacy programs
• Conduct auditing and run reports to ensure work integrity
• Interact with other departments to assist students
• Maintain up-to-date information on new federal regulations
• Assist with private loans and package VA benefits
• Regular, in-person attendance up to 5 days per week on campus/on site
• Collaborate on-site with students, faculty, and staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 2+ years of Financial Aid experience preferred
• Campus VUE experience preferred
• Computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills
• Attention to detail with the capability to multi-task

Pay

$23–$30 per hour, depending on experience

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 weeks of starting vacation per year, increasing based on years of service
• 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• 401k with company match
• Company-paid life insurance at 1× your 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