Financial Aid Counselor — Guide Students to Funds & Futures

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition Program

Dependent Scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays (including anextended

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina Upstate seeks a Financial Aid Counselor to manage Direct Federal Loans, student aid processing, and counseling across prospects and enrolled students. The role includes verification tasks, data checks, and collaboration with the Financial Aid team.

The position requires oversight of NSLDS processing and familiarity with SC Teacher Loan Programs, aiming to ensure compliance and timely aid disbursement. A strong regulatory understanding supports daily operations.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with federal student aid regulations and processes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy.
• Strong troubleshooting and decision-making ability.

Responsibilities

• Operate Direct Federal Loans (Direct, PLUS, Perkins) via ED website and SC programs.
• Provide financial aid counseling to prospects, students, parents, faculty and staff.
• Perform file review, follow-up and verification per ED requirements.
• Oversee NSLDS processing for students.
• Award SC Teaching Fellows.

Skills

Financial aid processing

Data verification

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's degree preferred

Tools

NSLDS

FA system

ED website

Job description

University of South Carolina Upstate seeks a Financial Aid Counselor to manage Direct Federal Loans, student aid processing, and counseling across prospects and enrolled students. The role includes verification tasks, data checks, and collaboration with the Financial Aid team.

The position requires oversight of NSLDS processing and familiarity with SC Teacher Loan Programs, aiming to ensure compliance and timely aid disbursement. A strong regulatory understanding supports daily operations.