Remote Financial Aid Assistant

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 Assistant to join our team.

This position will serve as a Financial Aid Assistant, providing information and assistance for potential and existing students. Work closely with the Director of Financial Aid with a special emphasis on compliance with federal regulations, school policy, and customer service to the students.

• Meet with and assist potential and existing students to ensure funding is secured for the program of enrollment
• Working closely with the Director of Financial to ensure the information provided to students is in compliance with Federal, State and college rules and regulations
• Assist the Director of Financial Aid and the Financial Aid Administrator to meet campus objectives and goals
• Assist the Director of Financial Aid and the Financial Aid Administrator to prepare reports, as necessary
• Follow up with students to collect pending documents or schedule appointments for the Director of Financial Aid and the Financial Aid Administrator, as necessary
• Assist with creating of funding plans, submitting of cash plan request, packaging Pre-Requisite Programs or other cash programs, verifying non- Title IV loan approval/denials and uploading documents
• Other duties as assigned

Pay starting at $19/hr

9am-6pm PST

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED is required
• Associate degree or above in related fields of accounting, finance, business, administrations, etc. is preferred
• Prior related work experience is a plus but not required
• 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
• Prior related work experience is a plus but not required

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 a 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 program