Florida State University · 1 week ago
Financial Aid and Scholarship Manager
Panama City, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$40K/yr - $50K/yr
4+ years expFlorida State University is one of the nation’s top 25 public universities, and they are seeking a Financial Aid and Scholarship Manager to oversee the scholarship application process and provide support to students. The role involves collaborating with departments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining accurate records of scholarship recipients.
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Responsibilities
Manage the scholarship application process, evaluate eligibility criteria, disburse awards, and provide ongoing support to current students
Collaborate with various departments to establish scholarship criteria and selection processes
Maintain accurate records of scholarship recipients and funds disbursed
Provide one-on-one counseling to students regarding financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, loans, work-study programs
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations governing financial aid programs
Prepare reports on scholarship utilization and other relevant data for internal and external stakeholders
Serve as a resource for students seeking information on scholarships, financial aid policies and resources for managing educational expenses
Stay informed about changes in financial aid regulations and best practices in scholarship administration
Act as the liaison to FSU Financial Aid to ensure accurate and timely processing of financial aid awards
Provide guidance and support to students and families navigating the financial aid process
Monitor and analyze financial aid data to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement
Stay current on industry trends and best practices in financial aid administration
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree and four years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.)
Preferred
Experience in higher education financial aid and scholarships
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 to 5 years of experience working in financial aid at a college or university, with a strong understanding of federal and state financial aid programs and regulations
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced data driven environment
Proficiency with financial aid software and systems
Benefits
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Company
Florida State University
Florida State University is an American public space-grant and sea-grant research uivnersity.
5001-10000 employees
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2023 (106)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$108.2MKey Investors
National Science FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2024-02-23Grant· $6M
2023-01-27Grant· $72.7M
2021-10-14Grant· $14.5M
Leadership Team
Ebe Randeree
Associate Dean. College of Communication & Information
Jeff Latimer
Associate Director of Information Technology
Recent News
2025-11-24
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