Director, Financial Aid & Veterans Affairs

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina seeks a Director of Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs to administer federal, state, and institutional policies for student aid, scholarships, and Veterans Affairs. Lead day-to-day operations, supervise staff, and partner with Admissions, Records, and Student Accounts.

The role requires strong supervisory and communication skills, proficiency with Banner, and the ability to manage complex guidelines and a sizable workload, with occasional travel and evening duties.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and evaluate personnel.
• Maintain effective relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff and officials.
• Must be computer literate.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Accounting and personal finance knowledge is helpful.
• Reading and comprehension of complex federal guidelines and regulations.
• Ability to retain vast amounts of information.
• Adherence to rules and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Administer all federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures relating to student financial aid, scholarships, and Veterans Affairs.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs Office.
• Supervise office staff to ensure high personnel effectiveness and customer service.
• Collaborate with Admissions, Records and Advisement, Student Accounts, and other partners across the University.
• Serve as the Veterans Benefits Certifying Official and counsel Veterans and their families.
• Manage the College Work Study program for the University.
• Some travel and evening/weekend presentations/workshops may be required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Federal guidelines comprehension

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Banner

Job description

University of South Carolina seeks a Director of Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs to administer federal, state, and institutional policies for student aid, scholarships, and Veterans Affairs. Lead day-to-day operations, supervise staff, and partner with Admissions, Records, and Student Accounts.

The role requires strong supervisory and communication skills, proficiency with Banner, and the ability to manage complex guidelines and a sizable workload, with occasional travel and evening duties.