Student Financial Aid Manager (State Programs) University of Florida - 4.2 Gainesville, FL Job Details Full-time $57,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Retirement plan Qualifications Overseeing educational financial management Staff supervision Fiscal management Program management Financial data reconciliation Automation Customer service Team leadership Operations coordination Awarding federal financial aid Mid-level Compliance management Bachelor's degree Leadership 2 years Communication skills General management Educational assistance administration Financial compliance Full Job Description Job no: 541168 Work type:

Staff Full-Time Location:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories:

Academic Advising/Support, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Student Services Department:

03060000 - EM-STUDENT

FINANCIAL AID ADMIN

Classification Title:

MGR, Academic Support Srvcs Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The University of Florida is seeking a Student Financial Aid Manager of State Programs to oversee the administration of institutional scholarships and State of Florida financial aid programs within the Office for Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. This position provides leadership for scholarship operations, supervises staff, manages funding and compliance activities, and helps ensure students receive the financial resources needed to achieve their academic goals.

Key responsibilities include:

State Aid Program Administration Administer Florida Bright Futures and other State of Florida aid programs. Determine eligibility, awarding criteria, and program procedures. Manage fund reconciliation and compliance activities. Test and maintain automated awarding processes. Institutional Scholarships and Fellowships Oversee awarding and renewal of institutional scholarships, waivers, and fellowships. Manage all SFA-awarded scholarship programs. Assist with National Merit award administration and renewal. Coordinate programs such as Brecht, United World College, National Merit, and AmeriCorps. Oversee eligibility review, awarding, fund management, and reporting. Machen Florida Opportunity Scholarship Administer the Machen Florida Opportunity Scholarship program. Determine initial and renewal eligibility. Manage awarding of named scholarships and related program activities. Leadership and Operations Supervise and develop a team of financial aid coordinators. Oversee scholarship processing, student petitions, and record review. Provide guidance to staff and support operational effectiveness. Monitor workflow and ensure quality customer service. Other Duties Support special projects and departmental initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned.

Expected Salary:

$57,000 annually In addition, UF offers the following exceptional benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance State Retirement Plans Paid Time Off (approximately 22 days of vacation leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays annually) Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program) Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer For more information on benefits, please visit HR Benefits and Rewards (ufl.edu)

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

Student financial aid experience Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication skills, attention to detail, and leadership skills Knowledge of rules and regulations governing financial aid programs Ability to exercise responsible professional judgment in evaluating unique circumstances Ability to speak comfortably before large groups Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Applicants must upload the following documents to be considered for the position: Cover Letter Resume List of References Applications must be submitted by 11:55p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:

No Advertised:

31 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 15 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time