Director of Financial Aid

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

USC Lancaster - Palmetto College is seeking a Director of Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs to oversee all aspects of federal, state, and institutional financial aid policies and operations. The role requires supervising staff and building strong partnerships with Admissions, Records and Advisement, and Student Accounts.

The Director counsels Veterans on educational benefits, manages the College Work Study program, and may travel for outreach, with some evening and weekend commitments.

Qualifications

• Must supervise and evaluate personnel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff and external officials.
• Must be computer literate.
• Effective oral and written communication skills are necessary.
• Reading and comprehension of complex federal guidelines and regulations.
• Ability to retain vast amounts of information.

Responsibilities

• Administer all federal, state, and institutional policies relating to student financial aid, scholarships, and Veterans Affairs.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs Office and supervise staff.
• Counsel Veterans and family members on educational benefits.
• Serve as Veterans Benefits Certifying Official and manage College Work Study.
• Some travel and evening/weekend presentations/workshops will be required.

Skills

Staff supervision

Stakeholder communication

Financial aid policies

Computer literacy

Oral & written communication

Federal guidelines knowledge

Tools

Banner system

Job description

Director of Financial Aid Department: USC Lancaster - Palmetto College

Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

The Director of Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs (Director) will administer all federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures relating to student financial aid, scholarships, and Veterans Affairs. The Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs Office, and is responsible for supervising office staff to ensure the highest level of personnel effectiveness and customer service. This role requires strong working relationships with Admissions, Records and Advisement, Student Accounts, and other key partners across the University. Ability to supervise and evaluate personnel and work with a complex data system, such as Banner is required. This office serves as a resource for area high school guidance offices and campus offices, as needed. The Director also serves as the Veterans Benefits Certifying Official and counsels Veterans and their family members on educational benefits available to them. The Director manages the College Work Study program for the University. Some travel and evening and weekend presentations/workshops will be required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to supervise and evaluate personnel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, federal and state agency officials and the general public.
• Must be computer literate.
• Effective oral and written communication skills are necessary.
• Accounting and personal finance knowledge are helpful.
• Reading and comprehension of complex federal guidelines and regulations.
• Ability to retainvast amounts of information.
• Ability to adhere to rules and guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in supervisory/administrative responsibilities.
• Preference will be given to those with NASFAA credentials in Federal Student Aid administration.

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. je-78c1ebe009224ea1ba185d78e6930df8