Financial Aid Coordinator - Loans

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina’s Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships (OSFAS) Loan Unit seeks a Financial Aid Coordinator – Loans. You will administer Federal Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized, PLUS loans and private loans, review COD and disbursement reports, and handle one-term loan processing.

You will also assist with professional judgment, eligibility review, and general aid processing. Team-based role with opportunities to advise students during peak periods and contribute to a

Qualifications

• Experience handling federal loan programs with confidentiality.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a busy office.
• Capable of independent work within a team-focused unit.

Responsibilities

• Administer Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized, PLUS loans and private loans.
• Review COD reports, disbursement reports, and one-term loan processing.
• Assist in general federal financial aid application review and processing.
• Provide student advisement during peak periods and with professional judgments.

Skills

Confidentiality

Organization

Independent work

Team collaboration

Federal loan knowledge

Job description

Financial Aid Coordinator - Loans 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.

Inclusive Excellence Statement Advertised Job Summary

The Financial Aid Coordinator – Loans, serves as a member of the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships (OSFAS) Student Loan Unit. This position works with a team to administer Federal Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized, Parent PLUS and Graduate PLUS Loans, along with Private Educational Loans. This includes general loan administration responsibilities along with reviewing COD reports, disbursement reports, and one-term loan processing. As a member of the professional staff, this position assists in the general student advisement service during peak times and assists in general federal financial aid application review and processing including professional judgment, eligibility review and other aid-related responsibilities.

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 judgements. The successful candidate will have to learn and maintain a working knowledge of the DL programs, COD system requirements and responsibilities, and the associated University financial aid policies and procedures.
• Able to work independently but within a highly integrated team that has service and responsible administration as its highest priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in financial aid program administration along with analytical and complex processing capabilities, and accounting experience.

Job Close Date 12/06/2026

We are only accepting applications submitted by December 6, 2026.

• 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

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.