Associate Director, Financial Aid & Loan Administration

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays (including extended)

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina seeks an Associate Director to oversee the administration of Federal Direct Student and Parent Loan programs, as well as private educational loans. This role leads a team responsible for accurate processing and compliance across loan portfolios totaling hundreds of millions of dollars annually.

Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree, supervisory experience, and solid knowledge of Direct Loan regulations, with a proven track record in student financial aid

Qualifications

• Ability to navigate a highly automated, complex organization.
• Strong written and oral communication with diverse publics.
• Proven leadership, high energy, exceptional student service and organization.
• Commitment to innovation and flexibility in changing conditions.
• Master's degree plus supervisory experience and financial aid background.
• familiarity with Direct Loan regulations and financial aid software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of Federal Direct Student and Parent Loan programs and private educational loans.
• Provide leadership to staff ensuring accurate loan processing and compliance.

Skills

Automated systems

Oral & written communication

Leadership

Innovation & flexibility

Education

Master's degree

Two years supervisory experience

Student financial aid experience

Direct Loan regulations

Financial aid software experience

Job description

The University of South Carolina seeks an Associate Director to oversee the administration of Federal Direct Student and Parent Loan programs, as well as private educational loans. This role leads a team responsible for accurate processing and compliance across loan portfolios totaling hundreds of millions of dollars annually.

Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree, supervisory experience, and solid knowledge of Direct Loan regulations, with a proven track record in student financial aid