Financial Aid Coordinator I

Student Success and Well-Being – Office of Student Financial Assistance: 

The Office of Student Financial Assistance, a unit within Student Success and Well-Being, is dedicated to supporting UCF's mission and goals through the efficient delivery of student aid. The Office provides UCF students with a comprehensive offering of financial assistance options to support student success and the attainment of a university degree.

The Opportunity:

UCF’s Student Success and Well-Being Office of Student Financial Assistance is currently accepting applications for a Financial Aid Coordinator I to join their team. This position is responsible for the administration of the Bright Futures Scholarship Program and other state grant programs.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the State of Florida on-line reporting system for Bright Futures and other state programs.

• Acts as the liaison to the State Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance.

• Evaluates and monitors Bright Futures award adjustments within PeopleSoft.

• Reconciles accounts and prepares refunds for Bright Futures and other state programs.

• Counsels students and parents regarding state programs, reviews and process forms.

• Presents state program appeals to the scholarship committee.

• Advises and counsels students and parents regarding the financial aid process.

• Analyses and evaluates students' financial needs.

• Advises on availability and sources of financial assistance including Pell Grant, campus-based aid, Stafford loan, scholarships, and other programs.

• Interprets to students the policies, the processes, and the regulations pertaining to financial aid and all aid program.

• Participates in outreach activities and presentation of financial aid information to groups of students, parents, high school counselors, and/or the general public in workshops or training sessions.

• Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 0+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree and 0+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Excel.

• Knowledge of basic financial aid program requirements.

• Ability to counsel and advise students.

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!  UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

• Education assistance 

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.   

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.”  

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email oie@ucf.edu.