Financial Aid Coordinator - Student Affairs (COM-T)

Financial Aid Coordinator - Student Affairs (COM-T)

The College of Medicine - Tucson's Office of Student Affairs - Financial Aid is seeking a Financial Aid Coordinator. Responsibilities include providing specialized financial aid counseling, document processing, overseeing scholarship and grant programs, and ensuring compliance with federal and institutional policies. This role administers a variety of financial aid programs available to College of Medicine-Tucson students, joint MD degree students, and pathway program students. This position will report to the Director of Financial Aid.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A / ASU / NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Aid Application Process, Compliance & Regulations :

• Assist students with the financial aid application process, including the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other required forms for Title IV, Title VII, and institutional aid.
• Verify and review submitted financial aid documents and resolve discrepancies by using Professional Judgment (PJ).
• Create financial aid award packages based on students' eligibility, ensuring that they understand the details and terms of their aid offers.
• Ensure the timely and accurate processing of financial aid awards.
• Manages daily and weekly counselor assignments to clear overawards, lifetime loan max reviews, verifications, prorations, disbursements holds and any others required.
• Stay up-to-date with federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations and policies.
• Maintain compliance with relevant laws, such as the Higher Education Act, and ensure proper documentation and reporting.
• Assist the Director of Financial Aid with audits and reviews related to financial aid programs.

Customer Service & Financial Aid Counseling :

Outreach and Financial Literacy :

Scholarships :

Special Projects :

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA : Exempt

Full Time / Part Time : Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week : 40

Job FTE : 1.0

Work Calendar : Fiscal

Job Category : Student Services

Benefits Eligible : Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay : $47,356 - $59,195

Compensation Type : salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade : 6

Compensation Guidance : The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture.

Career Stream and Level : PC2

Job Family : Financial Aid

Job Function : Student Services

Type of criminal background check required : Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies : 1

Contact Information for Candidates : Yamne Callejas | yamnevc@arizona.edu

Open Date : 11 / 24 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

Documents Needed to Apply : Resume and Cover Letter