Student Financial Aid Coordinator II (State Programs)

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　　Work type: Staff Full-Time

　　Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

　　Categories: Academic Advising/Support

　　Department: 03060000 - EM-STUDENT FINANCIAL AID ADMIN

　　Classification Title:

　　Student Financial Aid CRD II

　　Job Description:

　　The Coordinator II is responsible for the coordination, administration, awarding, and disbursement of state and institutional scholarships and grants. The State Programs area requires an elevated working knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations governing all aspects of the financial aid process. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, customer service and organizational skills.

　　Key responsibilities include:

　　Scholarship Program Management

　　Oversee various scholarship programs, including institutional awards, college, and departmental scholarships.

　　Manage funds, understand awarding rules, certify student eligibility, and communicate with students and stakeholders.

　　Act as the main contact for scholarship inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

　　Program Collaboration

　　Collaborate with stakeholders to administer programs like United World College, National Merit, Latin American Caribbean Scholarship, and Americorp.

　　Evaluate eligibility, manage applications, oversee awarding processes, handle funds, and provide reporting.

　　State Program Administration

　　Assist with state program administration, including calculating awards for programs such as Bright Futures.

　　Manually assess eligibility, update awards, and coordinate with the College of Education for the Florida Fund for Minority Teachers.

　　Brecht Scholarship Administration

　　Administer the Brecht Scholarship statewide.

　　Manage applications, conduct outreach and communication with students and institutions, evaluate eligibility, make awarding decisions using professional judgment, handle funds, and provide reporting.

　　Additional Responsibilities

　　Support the Manager in administering other aid programs outside the primary focus.

　　Travel occasionally for financial aid presentations and professional development workshops.

　　This position is located at the University of Florida's main campus in Gainesville, FL and may be eligible for a flexible, hybrid work arrangement in accordance with the University of Florida and Division of Enrollment Management's policies.

　　Expected Salary:

　　$45,000 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) (https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/)

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Master’s degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Student financial aid experience preferred as well as 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 11:55p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

　　Health Assessment Required:No

　　Advertised: 22 Jan 2024 Eastern Standard Time

　　Applications close: 05 Feb 2024 Eastern Standard Time