Financial Aid Administrator - Higher Education

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Unitek Learning in Provo, UT is hiring a Financial Aid Administrator, full-time onsite, to guide current, prospective and alumni students through the financial aid process, report to the Director of Financial Aid, and handle eligibility, packaging, verification, disbursements, and compliance with federal regulations, including VA benefits and private loans. You will also audit, run reports, counsel students and parents, and collaborate across departments to support student success. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree, 2+ years FA experience, CampusVue familiarity, and strong Excel and customer service skills. To apply, tailor your resume to regulatory knowledge, demonstrated packaging success, counseling strengths, and attention to detail, and highlight willingness to contribute on site.

Company Description

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 

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

▪ 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

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