Financial Aid Officer

About the role

As a Financial Aid Administrator (FAA) at Unitek Learning, you will meet and communicate with current, prospective, and alumni students to guide them through the financial aid process. Reporting directly to the Director of Financial Aid, you will 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
• Default Management and Financial Literacy programs
• Auditing
• Runs reports to ensure work integrity
• Interacting with other departments to assist students
• Maintains up-to-date information on new federal regulations
• Assists with Private Loans
• Packaging VA benefits

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Qualifications as outlined above

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 Weeks’ starting vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
• 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• 401k with company match
• Company-paid life insurance at 1x 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

Pay

Competitive salary

Schedule

Regular, in-person attendance up to 5 days per week on campus/on site is an essential function of this position. This role requires on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff.