Student Financial Aid Coordinator I (Federal Programs)

Federal Programs • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

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. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Prior student financial aid experience
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and Processing Federal Loan Programs
• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees