University of Central Florida · 18 hours ago
Financial Aid Coordinator I
Greater Orlando
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.64/hr - $19.63/hr
0+ years expThe University of Central Florida is a leading public research university located at the UCF Downtown campus. They are seeking a Financial Aid Coordinator I to serve as the main point of contact for financial aid inquiries, review eligibility, and support outreach and recruitment events for students.
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Responsibilities
Provide prospective and current student appointments and walk-in availability
Utilize multiple methods of communication (e.g., phone, email, in-person and virtual appointments) to provide comprehensive support and counseling to students and parents regarding the financial aid process
Advise on availability and resources of financial assistance including Pell Grant, Campus-Based aid, Stafford loan, scholarships, and other programs
Interpret to students the policies, processes, and regulations pertaining to financial aid and all aid programs. Analyze and evaluate students' financial needs
Perform and understand needs analysis procedures/processes
Review financial aid application documents (verification) for accuracy and completeness
Act as a liaison between the Student Financial Assistance (SFA) Office and the downtown campus. Responsibilities may include attending SFA staff meetings, information sharing, and program and training coordination between departments
Serve as a resource to other UCF Downtown Campus professional, administrative, and clerical staff members in interpreting financial aid regulations, policies, procedures, and decisions
Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of all federal, state, and institutional sources of financial aid and regulations
Manage and oversee the allocation and administration of financial literacy and student engagement grant funds for the downtown campus. Responsibilities include staff outreach regarding funding opportunities, evaluating and approving funding requests, monitoring budget activity, and preparing reports for the grant funder
Coordinate and administer downtown campus scholarship programs, including student communications, application review and award decisions, cohort data tracking, responding to student inquiries, and processing required documentation
Develop and maintain general knowledge of UCF Undergraduate Admissions processes and deadlines to support student inquiries
Support downtown campus orientation programming with presentations when needed
Represent the UCF Downtown Campus in various outreach and recruitment events both at the university and in the local community
Develop, publicize, and conduct workshops, seminars, etc. at secondary schools, state colleges, or other community events/gatherings to promote and explain financial aid programs to prospective students and their parents
Provide financial literacy programming for UCF special populations and cohorts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 0+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree and 0+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6)
Preferred
Experience in financial aid counseling or student financial services in a higher education setting
Experience using Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) for tracking awards, preparing reports, and managing budgets
Experience with coordinating scholarship programs, reviewing applications, making award decisions, and maintaining cohort data
Familiarity with software for managing student records and financial aid data (PeopleSoft, Slate, etc.)
Benefits
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
And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
Company
University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida is an American public research university in Orlando, Forida.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.08MKey Investors
The Duke Energy FoundationUS Department of EnergyNational Institutes of Health
2024-09-17Grant· $0.07M
2024-09-17Grant· $1.4M
2022-03-14Grant· $3.6M
Leadership Team
John Buckwalter
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Issa Batarseh
Director, Florida Power Electronics Center
Recent News
2025-12-11
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