Student Financial Aid Coordinator III (PHHP & CON)

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Academic Advising/Support, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Student Services
Department:03060000 - EM-STUDENT FINANCIAL AID ADMIN

Classification Title:

Student Financial Aid CRD III

Classification Minimum Requirements:

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

Job Description:

The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships (SFA) is actively seeking a detail-oriented Student Financial Aid Coordinator III to support the College of Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP) and Nursing (CON) section of the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. In this role, you will administer financial aid to students within the PHHP and CON, with a focus on the Doctor of Athletic Training (DAT) program.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Student Advising and Outreach

  • Advise students on financial aid eligibility and options via phone, email, and in-person.
  • Lead financial aid presentations, orientations, and debt management workshops.
  • Evaluate private loan requests and promote aid opportunities through targeted communications.
  • Serve as liaison to the Bursar and Registrar for student financial concerns.

Aid Processing and Compliance

  • Oversee weekly loan processing reports to ensure accuracy.
  • Assist with federal loan testing and maintain deep knowledge of financial aid regulations.
  • Ensure adherence to FERPA and university privacy policies.
  • Respond to aid-related data and reporting requests from deans and departments.

Scholarship Management

  • Coordinate the full scholarship cycle from outreach and eligibility checks to processing and recordkeeping.
  • Reconcile monthly ledgers for loans and scholarships; track fund usage and availability.
  • Provide monthly status reports to the Dean’s Office and respond to audit and donor inquiries.
  • Act as key contact for Advancement and Financial offices on scholarship matters.

Collaboration and Program Support

  • Participate in awarding institutional aid through the Financial Aid Committee.
  • Partner with academic leadership on aid strategy and student support.
  • Develop annual cost of attendance budgets for PHHP and CON.
  • Support career and financial literacy programming and help coordinate the Senior Awards Ceremony.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is located at the University of Florida's main campus in Gainesville, FL. The selected candidate will work on site 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:

$57,000 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)

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred:
  • Student financial aid and loan counseling experience
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Knowledge of rules and regulations governing financial aid programs
Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. List of References

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

Health Assessment Required: No

 

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