Financial Aid Advisor

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

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
• 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

* Please note this position is located at our Albuquerque Brookline Campus

Qualifications

• 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