What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Aid Administrator position at Unitek College?
As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.
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
- Calculates Return of Title IV
- 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
Pay Range: $23-$25
Qualifications
- High School Degree or GED is required
- Associate degree or above in related fields of accounting, finance, business, administrations, etc. is preferred
- Understanding of current Title IV, federal and state regulations regarding Financial Aid & strong Customer Service skills
- Ability to effectively communicate sensitive financial information to prospective and current customers in an understandable manner
- Availability at a minimum of two evenings per week for evening student population and overtime as requested by supervisor – may include: evenings, weekends and/or holidays
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
- 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
Salary : $23 - $25
