Financial Aid Administrator

Unitek Learning • Phoenix, AZ

3h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Financial Aid Administrator (FAA) at Unitek Learning, you will be responsible for guiding current, prospective, and alumni students through the financial aid process. This role involves administering, determining eligibility for, and processing student financial aid to ensure positive cash flow. You will report directly to the Director of Financial Aid and perform various related tasks for the financial aid department. The position requires regular, in-person attendance up to 5 days per week on campus/on site, and on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff at the Phoenix Campus.

Requirements

• 2+ years of Financial Aid experience
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Campus VUE experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Meet and communicate with current, prospective and alumni students to guide them through the financial aid process
• Administer, determine eligibility, and process student financial aid to maintain positive cash flow
• Process 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees