Director of Financial Aid

Brookline College; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision starting 1月

Vacation and Holidays

401K with company matching

Company paid life insurance

Leadership development and training

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Unitek Learning is hiring a Financial Aid professional to award and disburse federal and state aid, and to ensure compliance with Title IV regulations. You will process verifications, reconcilies, and audits while coordinating with other departments to support student success.

The role requires on-site work up to five days a week on campus, with responsibilities spanning campus operations, student interaction, and regulatory updates led by the VP of FA & FAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of Financial Aid experience.
• CampusVue® experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail with the capability to multi-task.
• Computer knowledge including MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Award state and federal aid to eligible students according to regulations and policy.
• Process Verification and Disbursements and calculate Return of Title IV.
• Perform internal file audits and run reports to ensure work integrity.
• Interact with other departments to assist students and assist VP of FA & FAD with regulatory updates.
• Assist with Private Loans and Institutional Payment Plans and CampusVue exports/imports.
• On-site presence for collaboration with students, faculty, and staff.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

CampusVue

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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

• Award state and federal aid to eligible students according to regulations and policy
• Process Verification and Disbursements
• Calculate Return of Title IV
• Internal file audits
• Run reports to ensure work integrity
• Interact with other departments to assist students
• Assist VP of FA & FAD carry out and maintain up to date information on new federal regulations
• Assist with Private Loans and Institutional Payment Plan
• CampusVue Export/Import & troubleshooting
• COD troubleshooting and reconciliation (at a minimum prepping reports) for Direct Loans & Pell Grants disbursements
• Default Management: Weekly CDR Report, Updating CampusVue® Loan management module; tracking and ensuring exit procedures are happening per regulations; updating NSLDS
• Work with VP of FA with review (and if applicable), restructuring of our CampusVue® system
• Matric-manage back-office and front office staff as needed/relevant to action items
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

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

We Offer

• 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 a Company Matching
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program