Financial Aid Advisor

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

11h

About The Position

The Financial Aid Advisor – Program Administration administers assigned federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs with a primary focus on compliance, eligibility determination, accurate processing, and systems management. This position ensures adherence to Title IV regulations and institutional policies while supporting operational efficiency and program integrity. In addition to primary program administration responsibilities, this position serves as a scheduled backup to the Financial Aid Advisor (front-facing) function several days per week. During assigned coverage periods, the Advisor provides direct student and family counseling through phone, email, and in-person interactions and may assist with orientations or presentations. With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts. The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Responsibilities

administers assigned federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs
focus on compliance, eligibility determination, accurate processing, and systems management
ensures adherence to Title IV regulations and institutional policies
supporting operational efficiency and program integrity
serves as a scheduled backup to the Financial Aid Advisor (front-facing) function several days per week
provides direct student and family counseling through phone, email, and in-person interactions
assist with orientations or presentations