Financial Aid Advisor & Student Support Specialist

Unitek Learning; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Unitek Learning is seeking a Financial Aid Administrator to guide students through the financial aid process and ensure compliant, timely packaging of aid. You will report to the Director of Financial Aid and collaborate with other departments to support students and families.

Responsibilities include verification, disbursements, award packaging, counseling, auditing, and staying current with federal regulations. We value accuracy, service, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• At least 2+ years of Financial Aid experience preferred.
• CampusVue experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Processing verification and disbursements.
• Award state and federal aid to eligible students per regulations.
• Counsel students and parents through the aid process.
• Provide estimates and packaging information.
• Manage default prevention and financial literacy programs.
• Handle auditing and reporting tasks.
• Run reports to ensure work integrity.
• Collaborate with other departments to assist students.
• Maintain up-to-date information on federal regulations.
• Assist with private loans and VA benefits packaging.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

CampusVue

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Unitek Learning is seeking a Financial Aid Administrator to guide students through the financial aid process and ensure compliant, timely packaging of aid. You will report to the Director of Financial Aid and collaborate with other departments to support students and families.

Responsibilities include verification, disbursements, award packaging, counseling, auditing, and staying current with federal regulations. We value accuracy, service, and teamwork.