Financial Aid Assistant

Company DescriptionAs 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 DescriptionWe 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 assignedPay starting at $19/hr9am-6pm PSTQualifications• 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 requiredAdditional InformationWe 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