State Financial Aid Lead: Scholarships & Compliance

UF ECE Ambassadors; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

State Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, H

Paid Time Off (approximately 22 days)

Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Ed. Re

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The University of Florida is hiring a Student Financial Aid Coordinator II to oversee state-funded scholarships and grants such as Florida Bright Futures. This role involves managing disbursements, ensuring accurate reporting, and staying compliant with state rules.

Primary duties include state program oversight, awarding and disbursement, and rigorous reporting and compliance. A Master's degree or equivalent with related experience is required, with opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead all processes for Florida-funded scholarships and grants, including eligibility, selection, and fiscal management.
• Interpret and apply state aid policies and regulations.
• Develop and share procedures to ensure program compliance and efficiency.
• Coordinate the awarding and timely disbursement of state financial aid.
• Use professional judgment in eligibility decisions.
• Act as the university’s main contact for the Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance.
• Handle all reporting and reconciliation tasks for state aid programs.
• Ensure accurate data submission and monitor fund disbursement and returns to stay compliant.

Skills

Student Financial Aid experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Education

Master's degree in an appropriate area

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area with 2 years experience

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Florida is hiring a Student Financial Aid Coordinator II to oversee state-funded scholarships and grants such as Florida Bright Futures. This role involves managing disbursements, ensuring accurate reporting, and staying compliant with state rules.

Primary duties include state program oversight, awarding and disbursement, and rigorous reporting and compliance. A Master's degree or equivalent with related experience is required, with opportunities for professional development