Financial Aid Officer

Job Title
Financial Aid Officer


Requisition Number
RE51290


Working Title
Federal, Private, and Institutional Loan Coordinator


Department Name
1B530:Student Financial Aid


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
44


Salary Range
$21.06-33.69/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


MA




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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


1 yr




Required License/Registration/Certification

None.



Physical Requirements

Sitting for the majority of the day, performing repetitive motion tasks.



Shift

40 hours per week; Mostly Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm but there will be some evenings and weekends.



Job Summary

The Federal, Private, and Institutional Loan Programs Coordinator manages administrative duties for the Federal Direct Loan (Subsidized, Unsubsidized, PLUS, and Graduate PLUS), Private, and Institutional student loan programs in excess of $277 million annually. This position coordinates activities to ensure compliance with eligibility, awarding, disbursement, reconciliation and reporting regulations and processes.

Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; and knowledgeable of federal and state financial aid regulations



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Experience in the administration of Federal Direct Loan Programs. NASFAA Federal Direct Loan Credential.



Deadline to Apply
08/27/2025


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