Financial Aid Coordinator I

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. Enrollment Services Professionals participate in activities related to academic admissions, registration, financial aid services, and orientation for current and potential university students. This role will advise applicants and parents about educational planning.

The Opportunity:

UCF's Office of Student Financial Assistance, a unit within Student Success and Well-Being, is currently accepting applications for a Financial Coordinator I. This position is tasked with coordinating the responsibilities in completing institutional scholarship award requests. This role will articulate the important role scholarships play as one option for financing college within the context of financial aid and in the recruitment and retention of students, to students and their families, university and high school personnel, and donors. This position is responsible for the administration of tuition and financial assistance programs.

This is an Auxiliary-funded position. Employment is subject to the availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the processing, posting, and disbursement of loans and scholarships.

• Processes payment refunds and/or adjustments.

• Monitors and coordinate reports for compliance and reconciliation.

• Provides informed counseling to students and parents regarding the financial aid process including loans, grants and scholarships.

• Evaluates questions and escalated incidents from student correspondence, phone bank, front desk, emails, and other contacts to resolve loan issues and concerns.

• Develops training materials and assists in presenting financial aid information to groups of students, parents, high school counselors, and/or the general public in workshop or training sessions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or 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:

• Master's degree.

• Knowledge of basic financial aid program requirements.

• Knowledge of basic keyboard skills.

• Proficient in Excel

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

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

• Ability to counsel and advise students.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This is an Auxiliary-funded position. Employment is subject to the availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

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• 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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