Financial Aid Student Advisor

Unitek Learning; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

2 Weeks' VACATION

12 paid holidays

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Leadership development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Unitek Learning is seeking a Financial Aid Administrator to guide current, prospective, and alumni students through the financial aid process. You will administer, determine eligibility, and process financial aid while maintaining positive cash flow and collaborating with the Director of Financial Aid.

You will verify documentation, disburse aid, counsel families, and stay updated on federal regulations. This role involves audits, reporting, and coordinating with other departments for student

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 2+ years of Financial Aid experience preferred.
• Campus Vue experience preferred.
• Computer knowledge including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail with the capability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial Aid experience

CampusVue experience

Customer service

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Company Description

Unitek Learning is a leading healthcare education organization focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals.

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

Purpose of the Position: 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
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 2+ years of Financial Aid experience preferred
• 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

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 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