Student Financial Aid Coordinator I (Federal Programs)

Job No: 540091

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Student Services

Department: 03060000 - EM-STUDENT FINANCIAL AID ADMIN

Job Description

Classification Title:

Student Financial Aid CRD I

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description:

The Division of Enrollment Management's Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships is seeking a Student Financial Aid Coordinator I to help students access the resources they need to succeed. You'll manage custodial scholarship payments, process funds from outside organizations, support federal aid awarding, review student eligibility, and serve as a helpful point of contact for students and donors.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

Scholarship Processing & Data Entry

• Review, process, and deposit custodial scholarship checks from outside donors
• Enter accurate scholarship item types and donor information
• Assist with processing ACH deposits from external scholarship donors and private loan lenders
• Review unpaid custodial scholarship awards and collaborate to determine appropriate disbursement or refund actions
  
  

Student & Donor Communication

• Evaluate and load external self‑reported scholarship awards
• Respond to student cases related to custodial scholarships
• Communicate with outside donors regarding scholarship checks or ACH payment discrepancies
• Generate and print thank‑you letters for custodial scholarship donors
  
  

Financial Aid Support

• Provide operational support by reviewing Federal Pell Grant awarding and Federal Direct Loan eligibility
• Assist with manual adjustments to student financial aid award packages to ensure compliance with cost of attendance and need‑based eligibility
  
  

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Participate in occasional travel for financial aid presentations and professional development workshops
  
  

Expected Salary:

$43,888 annually

In Addition, We Offer The Following Exceptional Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off (approximately 22 days of vacation leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays annually)
• Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
  
  

For more information on benefits, please visit HR Benefits and Rewards (ufl.edu)

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Prior student financial aid experience
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  
  

Special Instructions To Applicants:

Applicants must upload the following documents to be considered for the position:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References
  
  

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:

No

Applications Close: 17 June 2026

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/540091

Our Commitment:

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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