Financial Aid Administrator

Unitek EMT; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401k with company match

Tuition assistance

Life Insurance

Career development

Job summary

Unitek Learning is seeking a Financial Aid Administrator for their Sacramento campus. The role involves guiding students and alumni through the financial aid process, administering aid, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The position requires on-site work with potential hybrid arrangements. Responsibilities include verification, packaging, counseling, auditing, and cross-department coordination to support student needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of Financial Aid experience preferred.
• Campus Vue experience preferred.
• Computer knowledge: Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Process verification and disbursements.
• Award state and federal aid to eligible students.
• Counsel students and parents.
• Provide estimates and packaging information.
• Manage default and financial literacy programs.
• Perform audits and run reports.
• Collaborate with other departments to assist students.
• Stay updated on federal regulations.

Skills

Financial Aid experience

Campus Vue

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Campus Vue

Job 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

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. As an FAA, you will report 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 relatedtasks for the financial aid department.

• 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
• 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
• 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

* Please note this position is hybrid at our Sacramento campus
Pay Range: $23-$32 (Depending on level of Title IV experience)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 2+ years of Financial Aid experiencepreferred
• 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

Additional Information

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
• 12paid Holidays and 2Floating Holiday
• 401k with company match
• 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 the program