Graduate Funding Coordinator

UCF's College of Graduate Studies has nearly 10,000 students and 250 postdoctoral scholars. They expand their knowledge and skills under the guidance of our world-renowned faculty, utilizing our state-of-the-art facilities. Our alumni have accomplished amazing feats such as discovering new species and exoplanets, serving as a Vice President of Google, winning a Daytime Emmy Award, becoming a member of the Florida House of Representatives, and developing a vaccination for a global pandemic.

Working with over 1,500 graduate faculty members representing nearly 250 graduate degree and certificate programs across 11 academic colleges, the Graduate College provides institutional oversight to improve the graduate education/postdoctoral training experience at UCF.

The Opportunity:

College of Graduate Studies seeks a Graduate Funding Coordinator to join their team. This position reports to the Associate Director, Graduate Funding, in the College of Graduate Studies. This position is responsible for administering the functions, policies, and practices of the College of Graduate Studies as required for awarding graduate funding to qualified graduate students.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates students and reviews records to ensure students qualify for graduate fellowships, assistantships, teaching assignments, tuition remission, and health insurance.

• Counsels prospective and current graduate students about funding options, financial support policies, and procedures.

• Assists students, faculty and staff in resolving graduate financial support issues.

• Advises colleges and departments on offering and delivering financial support packages (i.e., fellowships, assistantships, tuition remission, health insurance) for graduate students.

• Communicates with departments and colleges and provides training regarding university and graduate policies and procedures for financial support, teaching requirements, and registration.

• Evaluates funding packages for compliance with university policies and advises departments of issues and options for resolution.

• Collaborates with university offices such as Student Account Services, Student Financial Assistance, Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, the English Language Institute, Human Resources, and UCF Global regarding student funding.

• Interprets university, state and federal policies related to financial support and student hiring requirements.

• Represents the College of Graduate Studies at university and statewide events. Delivers presentations, workshops, and virtual information sessions to current and prospective students to support this effort.

• Compiles fellowship nomination and application packages for committee review.

• Researches, compiles, and analyzes graduate financial data and produces reports for use in financial management decisions.

• Performs other duties and special projects assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's and 2+ 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 Qualifications:

We welcome candidates with experience in any of the following areas:

• Experience in higher education.

• Customer service experience, with the ability to work with staff and customers at all levels.

• Presentation and public speaking skills or experience.

• Proficient in using computers and related technology.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively while maintaining attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and complete repetitive tasks.

Additional Application Materials Required:

For full consideration, applicants should submit a resume and cover letter.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Occasional evening event participation is required.

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Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• 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.

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