Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.
Position Number: 129770
Classification Title: Coordinator I
Working Title: Coordinator
Department: Dean of Students-Student Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $47,267
Pay Basis: Annually
The Coordinator will be responsible for collaborating with campus and community organizations to establish a network of supportive resources aimed at improving student success, with an emphasis on financial literacy, food security, and housing security. The Coordinator will oversee the development of programs and resources for the Louis Maygarden Financial Literacy Program. The Coordinator will also provide case management support to students facing challenges that may impact their academic success.
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Four years of direct experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Knowledge of financial management topics, including budgeting, credit management, debt management, student loans, financial planning, loans, etc.; knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), ability to work with minimal supervision; ability to function well in a high-paced, non-routine environment; mature judgment and sound decision making skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills; record keeping, and attention to detail are expected; organizational and time management skills; and ability to work well with faculty, staff, students, parents, and other applicable stakeholders. Experience developing and assessing student learning and program outcomes.
Previous experience in finance, public administration, business, social services, or a related field; previous experience in a higher education setting; experience in credit counseling, ability to mediate problems and objectively review concerns; experience with online data management systems; experience with student development/training; experience with program development; strong recommendations from previous employers and others familiar with the candidates' work habits, skills, and abilities.
- 70% - The Coordinator will assume primary responsibility for the daily operations of the Louis Maygarden Program for Financial Literacy. This includes organizing workshops and outreach events, writing grants, tracking data, and supervising student workers and volunteers. Responsible for assessing student engagement with the program’s resources and serves as the point of contact for collaborating with campus and community members to coordinate financial literacy programs and workshops. Responsible for one-on-one financial coaching for students. Also oversees the daily operations and outreach initiatives of the Argo Pantry, which supports students with financial barriers who may be facing food insecurity. Collaborates with the senior development coordinator to secure funding and ensure community partnerships are developed and implemented. - (Essential)
- 15% - Responsible for meeting with students experiencing non-academic challenges to assess their concerns and provide guidance on addressing these issues. Additionally, serves as the primary point of contact for applicants to the Emergency Student Support Scholarship and the Campus Meal Swipe Program. - (Essential)
- 10% - In collaboration with the Assistant Dean of Students, will assist in developing, updating, and assessing student and program-related outcomes for reporting purposes. This position will also support the planning, coordination, and delivery of training for various campus departments to facilitate the dissemination of information regarding the services offered by the Dean of Students Office. - (Essential)
- 5% - Engage in activities, commensurate with their position, that advance and support the Dean of Students of Office including but not limited to outreach initiatives, athletic tailgates, new student orientation, Argo Arrival, homecoming, and Family weekend; represent the University at community and/or state functions; participate in appropriate professional associations; promote campus and community members in developing and coordinating food drives; and other duties as assigned. - (Essential)
- Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.
- Impact of Deadlines: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
- Standing: Daily
- Walking: Frequently
- Sitting: Daily
- Reaching with hands and arms: Frequently
- Climbing or balancing: Frequently
- Stooping: Occasionally
- Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
- Lifting up to 10lbs: Occasionally
- Lifting up to 25lbs: Occasionally
- Lifting over 25lbs: Occasionally
- Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
- Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
- Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily
Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:
- This position requires a criminal background screening.
- This position requires fingerprinting.
- This position is eligible for veterans’ preference.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu.
Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references.
An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email [email protected].
This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Section 295.07, F.S.; applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation on or before the posting deadline date as such documentation is required for eligibility determination. Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria. For information on obtaining a DD214, visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1.866.272.6272.
At the conclusion of this search, if a non-preference eligible applicant is appointed to the position and you are a preference-eligible applicant and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, a written complaint requesting an investigation may be submitted to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Blvd., Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708. Such a complaint should be filed within 60 calendar days from the date that the notice the position has been filled is received by the applicant pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S.
Prior to filing a complaint, it is the responsibility of the preference-eligible applicant to contact the designated Human Resources or other contact person at least one time after 45 days have passed from the final date for submitting an application or the interview date, whichever is later in time, if the applicant has not received notice of a hiring decision.
Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
FTE: 1.0
Closing Date: 8/7/2026
