Student Financial Aid Coordinator I (Federal Programs)

🇺🇸 Gainesville, Florida 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $44K 💻 Financial Aid 🗓️ September 20th, 2026

Financial Aid Title IV

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Florida is hiring a Student Financial Aid Coordinator I (Federal Programs) to join the Office for Student Financial Aid and Scholarships within its Division of Enrollment Management. The coordinator verifies and awards financial aid, resolves federal aid processing issues, and helps students get timely access to funding. Day-to-day work centers on keeping Pell Grant and Direct Loan records accurate and compliant.

Highlights

Monitors Pell Grant and Federal Direct Loan records exchanged with the U.S. Department of Education
Resolves processing errors to keep aid records accurate and compliant
Reviews eligibility and adjusts aid packages within cost-of-attendance and need-based rules
Cancels aid manually when a student is no longer eligible
Updates students on required documents and next steps through UF's Gator360 system
Processes scholarship checks sent to UF on students' behalf
Manages private and alternative loan information for student accounts
Calculates remaining federal loan eligibility for students nearing lifetime limits
Pays $43,888 annually
Includes health, dental, and vision insurance, state retirement, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, and PSLF eligibility
Calls for a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Prefers candidates with financial aid experience and strong Microsoft Office, organizational, and communication skills