Student Financial Aid Coordinator I (Federal Programs)

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking a Financial Aid Coordinator I to verify and award financial aid programs and assess Federal Direct Loan eligibility for borrowers near loan limits. This role supports students’ access to resources and requires strong organizational and communication skills.

Key duties include analyzing loan reports, monitoring automated loan processing, assisting with manual adjustments, and communicating with borrowers and lenders to resolve discrepancies while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to verify and award financial aid.
• Experience with financial aid processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze reports for the Alternative Educational Loan program.
• Monitor automated processing of loans.
• Assist in manual adjustments to financial aid packages.
• Communicate with borrowers and lenders to resolve discrepancies.
• Evaluate loan eligibility based on enrollment, cost of attendance, and dependency.
• Provide operational support to the Manager in reviewing student awards.
• Correspond with students using Gator360 CRM.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Manager.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Gator360 CRM

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Gator360 CRM

Job description

Classification Title:

Bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description:

The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships is currently seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Financial Aid Coordinator I. In this role, you will be responsible for verifying and awarding financial aid programs, including evaluating loan eligibility for Federal Direct Loan borrowers who are near or at their maximum limits. You will help ensure that students have access to the resources they need to succeed.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Analyzing reports for the Alternative Educational Loan program.
• Monitoring automated processing of loans.
• Assisting in manual adjustments to financial aid packages.
• Communicating with borrowers and lenders to resolve discrepancies as necessary.

Evaluating Loans

• Determining award eligibility based on enrollment status and cost of attendance.
• Calculating loan awards based on academic level and dependency status.
• Assessing eligibility for borrowers nearing or at loan maximums.
• Providing operational support to the Manager in reviewing student awards for eligibility.

Other Duties

• Corresponding with students within Gator360 CRM about required information.
• Performing additional duties as assigned by the Manager.

$43,888 annually

In addition, UF offers 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

Bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: No

Advertised: 27 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 10 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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