Financial Aid Coord-Verfi

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); In loco; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays (including anextended

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

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State of South Carolina seeks a Financial Aid Coordinator for the EM Financial Aid and Scholarships office in Columbia. The role supports the federal Title IV verification and FAFSA processing, managing verification, review, and award-related workflows for 100,000+ FAFSA records annually.

The coordinator collaborates with staff, meets deadlines, and provides student advisement as part of the aid process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with university policies.

Competenze

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Ability to communicate thoroughly and accurately with diverse populations.
• Willingness to learn FAA Access to CPS and University policies.
• Demonstrated leadership and service orientation.

Mansioni

• Coordinate FAFSA verification and file review processes.
• Assist in the office to manage verification, processing, and file review.
• Participate in advisement services and aid application reviews, eligibility checks, and awarding.

Conoscenze

Record confidentiality

Work prioritization

Clear communication

Independent work

External agencies

Leadership

Student service

Strumenti

FAA Access to CPS

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Financial Aid Coordinator – Verfi Department: EM Financial Aid and Scholarships

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 Program Coordinator is a member of the office team that is responsible for the administration and coordination of the federal Title IV verification and file review process associated with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)) as well as the financial aid over award resolution process. The annual FAFSA volume currently exceeds 100,000 records for over 50,000 federal student aid applicants. The coordinator will manage or assist in the office processes related specifically to verification, processing, and file review. Finally the coordinator will participate in the office's general student advisement services as well as aid application review, eligibility checks, analysis, follow-up, and awarding processes.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• The ability to work with and maintain the confidentiality of records.
• The ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, communicate thoroughly and accurately with a diverse population, with colleagues, and with specific outside agencies.
• The ability to make independent but accurate judgments.
• The successful candidate will have to learn and maintain a working knowledge of the federal student aid verification and file review process, FAA Access to CPS system, and the associated University financial aid policies and procedures.
• Should be able to work independently but within a highly integrated team that has service and responsible administration as its highest priorities.
• Communicate thoroughly and accurately with a diverse population, with colleagues, and with specific outside agencies.
• The employee should possess leadership capabilities, a high energy level, and a dedication to outstanding student service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial aid program administration along with analytical and complex processing capabilities.

Benefits

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

Job Close Date 11/29/2026

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.