Financial Aid Counselor

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition Program

Dependent Scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Résumé du poste

University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking a Financial Aid Counselor to manage Direct Federal Loans, counsel students and families, and ensure ED compliance. You will review files, verify data, and oversee NSLDS processing while supporting SC Teaching Fellows.

The role requires strong multitasking, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with students, staff, and departments. A background check is required and a Master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be prepared to integrate new processing system and software.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with minimal error.
• Strong troubleshooting and sound decision making.
• Harmonious working relationship with colleagues, students, and families.
• Ability to process and monitor $35+ million in educational loans.
• Ensure FAFSA coding is correct for midyear students per policy.
• Ability to make sound independent judgments in a highly regulated field.
• Successful background check required.

Responsabilités

• Operate Direct Federal Loans (Direct, PLUS, Perkins) via ED website and lender platforms.
• Counsel prospects, parents, students, faculty and staff on financial aid.
• Review files, follow up and verify data as required by ED.
• Oversee student processing within NSLDS and award SC Teaching Fellows.
• Monitor loan processing and aid disbursement activities.

Connaissances

System integration

Multitasking

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Advice and counseling

Data accuracy

Formation

Master's degree preferred

Outils

FAFSA processing software

Financial aid software systems

Description du poste

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.

Financial Aid Counselor - University of South Carolina Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Department: UPS Financial Aid

Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time

Responsible for the daily operation of Direct Federal Loans (Direct, PLUS, and Perkins) via the Department of Education (ED) website, the SC Teacher Loan Programs and private loan programs on all lender platforms and monitor via the Electronic Loan Management (ELM) and (COD) Common Origination and Disbursement systems. Performs FA counseling to prospects, parents, students, faculty and staff. Performs file review, required follow up and verification of data as required by the ED. Responsible for the oversight of student processing within NSLDS. Awards SC Teaching Fellows.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must be prepared to integrate new processing system and software.
• Must show ability to manage multiple responsibilities with minimal error.
• Show strong ability to troubleshoot problems and make sound decisions.
• Harmonious working relationship with colleagues, all students, and families a must.
• Ability to process and monitor $35+million in educational loans.
• Ability to ensure that all midyear students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are correctly coded as FA recipients in accordance with institutional policy.
• Possess the ability to make sound independent judgments with a highly regulated field.
• A successful background check is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Prefer financial aid experience and familiarity with financial aid related software systems and aid modules.
• Prefer experience with student integrated systems, FA system, and various personal computer software.

Benefits

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

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.