Financial Aid Coordinator I

Student Financial Assistance

Student Financial Assistance is dedicated to supporting UCF's mission and goals through the efficient delivery of student aid. The Office provides UCF students with a comprehensive offering of financial assistance options to support student success and the attainment of a university degree.

The Opportunity

UCF's Student Success and Well-Being Office of Student Financial Assistance is currently accepting applications for a Financial Aid Coordinator I. This role supports the effective and compliant administration of student financial aid programs. This position is crucial for promoting student success by assisting students and families in understanding financial aid eligibility, application processes, and regulatory requirements. The Coordinator will develop proficiency across all areas of financial aid, with a focus on becoming a subject matter expert within an assigned unit of the Financial Aid Office.

Responsibilities

Student Counseling and Support :

• Provide expert, timely counseling to students and families regarding financial aid options, eligibility, application processes, and required documentation via email, in-person, and virtual appointments.

Compliance and Review :

Aid Processing :

Eligibility Monitoring :

Outreach and Education :

Professional Development :

Office Operations :

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 0+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree and 0+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications

Special Instructions to the Applicants

The anticipated salary range for this position is $17.64 - $19.15. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position.

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.