Financial Aid Student Advisor

About the role

As a Financial Aid Student Advisor at Unitek Learning, you will play a crucial role in guiding students through the financial aid process. Reporting directly to the Director of Financial Aid, you will be responsible for processing awards, managing defaults, and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Processing state and federal aid to eligible students according to regulations and policy
• Counsels students and parents
• Provides estimates and packaging information
• Manages default management and financial literacy programs
• Audits and runs reports to ensure work integrity
• Interacts with other departments to assist students
• Maintains up-to-date information on new federal regulations
• Affords assistance with private loans and VA benefits
• Performs regular, in-person attendance up to 5 days per week on campus/on site

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

• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree
• 2+ years of Financial Aid experience
• Campus VUE experience preferred
• Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

Skills

• Customer Service
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Multi-Tasking

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance 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.