Director of Financial Aid

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.

We are looking for a Director of Financial Aid to join our team.

The Financial Aid Director (FAD) will be responsible for the implementation of Title IV policies and procedures, as well as provide overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the team. The FAD will participate as an important member of the management committee. The FAD will be responsible for administering, determining eligibility, and processing student financial aid to maintain positive cash flow, in addition to other related tasks for management of the financial aid department.

Recruit, supervise, and oversee training of the financial aid staff

Oversee Title IV federal student financial aid programs as well as state and alternative loans

Maintain compliance with financial aid regulatory requirements as it pertains to federal, state, and accrediting agencies

Coordinates activities and teamwork with the staff in conjunction with the admissions process

Pay Range: 70k - 90k Depending on Financial Aid Experience 

Bachelor’s Degree required, master’s degree preferred

Must have 4-5 years of experience in financial aid with at least two years experience as either Director or Associate Director (other relevant experience may be considered)

Five (5) or more years experience in Title IV federal student financial aid

Management experience is required

Proficiency in verification and student eligibility criteria

Excellent customer service and organizational skills

Attention to detail with the capability to multi-task

Computer knowledge is recommended, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

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 Holidays
• 401K with a Company Matching
• 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