Student Financial Aid Coordinator II (Scholarships)

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

State retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking a Student Financial Aid Coordinator II (Scholarships) to oversee scholarship programs from application through award within the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. The role reviews applications, maintains data accuracy, and ensures compliance with applicable regulations.

Successful candidates will hold a master’s degree (or a bachelor’s degree with two years of relevant experience) and bring strong Microsoft Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or a bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience.
• Preferred experience in student financial aid.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Review and process scholarship applications, making award decisions based on established criteria.
• Manage scholarship data setup, maintenance, and reconciliation.
• Monitor compliance with scholarship and financial aid regulations.
• Serve as a point of contact for students and families on financial aid and scholarship questions.
• Partner with faculty, advisors, and staff to guide students through scholarship processes.
• Provide training on scholarship systems, eligibility requirements, and awarding guidelines.
• Track deadlines and required documentation to support compliance reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase scholarship workflow efficiency.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience

Job description

University of Florida is hiring a Student Financial Aid Coordinator II (Scholarships) to manage scholarship programs from application through award within the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. The coordinator reviews applications, maintains accurate scholarship data, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and university guidelines. They also partner with faculty, advisors, and campus offices to help students navigate financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

Highlights

• Review and process scholarship applications, making award decisions based on established criteria.
• Manage scholarship data setup, maintenance, and reconciliation.
• Monitor compliance with scholarship and financial aid regulations.
• Serve as a point of contact for students and families on financial aid and scholarship questions.
• Partner with faculty, advisors, and staff to guide students through scholarship processes.
• Provide training on scholarship systems, eligibility requirements, and awarding guidelines.
• Track deadlines and required documentation to support compliance reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase scholarship workflow efficiency.
• Hold a master's degree, or a bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience.
• Bring preferred experience in student financial aid and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Offer includes a $47,500 annual salary plus health, dental, and vision insurance, state retirement plans, generous paid time off, and tuition assistance.