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Coordinator, Student Financial Aid

FAU • Boca Raton • Full-time

$62,000

per year

Administration student support Boca Raton Financial Aid scholarship management

Job Description

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Coordinator, Student Financial Aid - Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Responsible for the administration of the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Analyses and evaluates financial aid information of prospective and current students and determines eligibility for financial aid and awards to students.
Reviews and processes Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals and requests for Professional Judgement.
Makes final decision as to student's eligibility for financial aid for assigned students based on alpha division.
Ensures that scholarship recipients are meeting and maintaining eligibility criteria.
Manages and coordinates various College scholarships such as the Virtual Simulation scholarship.
Responsible for the organization, filing, and storage of records for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Assists with front desk staffing during peak time, counselor for the day, or as needed.
Review and process weekly financial aid reports such as negative need and over budget reports.
Performs financial aid outreach presentations and workshops within the local community to include but not limited to local public high schools.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Sick Leave Pool Program.

Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day

Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an a accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience required.

The ability to demonstrate leadership; take initiative; problem-solve; act both independently and as a member of a team; successfully collaborate; handle multiple tasks simultaneously; and plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines effectively.

Exceptional interpersonal, communication, customer service, analytical and problem solving skills.

High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Salary:

$62,000 - $64,272 per year.

College or Department:

Financial Aid & New Student Services

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Some weekends and nights required.

Application Deadline:

2025-06-30

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume

Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.