University of Florida
Student Financial Aid Coordinator I (Federal Programs)
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, us, 32635
Student Financial Aid Coordinator I (Federal Programs)
Job No: 537373
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Academic Advising/Support, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department: 03060000 - EM-STUDENT FINANCIAL AID ADMIN
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 manage scholarship payments and support day-to-day financial aid activities. In this role, you'll handle incoming scholarship funds from outside organizations, assist with reviewing student aid eligibility, and provide friendly, helpful service to students and donors.
Responsibilities Scholarship Processing and Data Entry
Review, process, and deposit custodial scholarship checks from outside donors.
Enter 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 communicate with Coordinator II to determine disbursement or refund actions.
Student and Donor Communication
Evaluate and load external self-reported scholarship awards.
Respond to student cases related to custodial scholarships.
Communicate with outside donors about student scholarship checks or ACH payment discrepancies.
Generate and print thank-you letters to 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.
Occasional travel for financial aid presentations and professional development workshops.
Compensation Expected Salary: $43,888 annually
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
Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
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
Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.
Health Assessment Required No
Applications Close: 28 October 2025 To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/537373
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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Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Academic Advising/Support, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department: 03060000 - EM-STUDENT FINANCIAL AID ADMIN
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 manage scholarship payments and support day-to-day financial aid activities. In this role, you'll handle incoming scholarship funds from outside organizations, assist with reviewing student aid eligibility, and provide friendly, helpful service to students and donors.
Responsibilities Scholarship Processing and Data Entry
Review, process, and deposit custodial scholarship checks from outside donors.
Enter 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 communicate with Coordinator II to determine disbursement or refund actions.
Student and Donor Communication
Evaluate and load external self-reported scholarship awards.
Respond to student cases related to custodial scholarships.
Communicate with outside donors about student scholarship checks or ACH payment discrepancies.
Generate and print thank-you letters to 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.
Occasional travel for financial aid presentations and professional development workshops.
Compensation Expected Salary: $43,888 annually
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
Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
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
Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.
Health Assessment Required No
Applications Close: 28 October 2025 To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/537373
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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