Financial Aid Advisor

Unitek College Of Nursing; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision starting the

Vacation & Holidays

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Tuition assistance and forgiveness

Leadership development and training

Job summary

Unitek College Of Nursing is seeking a Financial Aid Administrator to join our Fremont campus team. You will guide students, alumni, and prospects through the financial aid process and report to the Director of Financial Aid.

Responsibilities include awarding aid, counseling, packaging, audits, and collaboration with other departments. The role requires on-site work 5 days a week and offers pay ranging from $23 to $32 per hour depending on Title IV experience, with benefits and potential for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of financial aid experience.
• CampusVue 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.

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 and Financial Literacy programs.
• Audit processes.
• 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.
• Package VA benefits.
• On-site attendance on campus up to 5 days per week.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Financial Aid Administrator to join our team.

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 related tasks 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

• Packaging VA benefits

• 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 full time at our Fremont campus
  Pay Range: $23-$32 (Depending on level of Title IV experience)

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

• 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 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

Compensation:

$23-$23