Student Financial Aid Coordinator II (Scholarships)

Scholarships • Gainesville, FL

22h

About The Position

The University of Florida is hiring a Student Financial Aid Coordinator II to assist with the coordination of all aspects of scholarship operations, including setup, maintenance, and reconciliation. This role involves managing scholarship data, collaborating with the Financial Aid Manager to administer scholarship programs, and contributing to process improvements. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Scholarship Management Manage and coordinate scholarship data, including setup, maintenance, and reconciliation. Review and evaluate student financial aid applications for eligibility and award decision-making. Process scholarship-related documents and assist with data tracking and reporting. Collaborate with the Financial Aid Manager to provide training and support to campus stakeholders on scholarship processes. Serve as a primary resource for faculty, advisors, and administrative teams, helping them support students with scholarship opportunities. Coordinate with campus departments to distribute scholarship information and support scholarship outreach efforts. Process Improvement Ensure scholarship-related data is accurate, up-to-date, and that all necessary reports and documentation are completed. Assess current scholarship operations and recommend procedures to enhance efficiency. Contribute to the development of processes that improve scholarship administration. Other Duties Provide exceptional customer service to students, families, and other stakeholders. Represent the Financial Aid office at campus events and outreach activities. Stay current on financial aid and scholarship regulations and best practices. Occasionally travel to attend relevant conferences, professional development workshops, and training. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Student Financial Aid experience preferred
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including Excel

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate scholarship data, including setup, maintenance, and reconciliation.
• Review and evaluate student financial aid applications for eligibility and award decision-making.
• Process scholarship-related documents and assist with data tracking and reporting.
• Collaborate with the Financial Aid Manager to provide training and support to campus stakeholders on scholarship processes.
• Serve as a primary resource for faculty, advisors, and administrative teams, helping them support students with scholarship opportunities.
• Coordinate with campus departments to distribute scholarship information and support scholarship outreach efforts.
• Ensure scholarship-related data is accurate, up-to-date, and that all necessary reports and documentation are completed.
• Assess current scholarship operations and recommend procedures to enhance efficiency.
• Contribute to the development of processes that improve scholarship administration.
• Provide exceptional customer service to students, families, and other stakeholders.
• Represent the Financial Aid office at campus events and outreach activities.
• Stay current on financial aid and scholarship regulations and best practices.
• Occasionally travel to attend relevant conferences, professional development workshops, and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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: Mid Level