Financial Aid Manager II

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks a leader for the Financial Aid Office to ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. The role supervises counselors, oversees daily workflows, and drives training and student service delivery.

The position coordinates financial aid processing, monitors reports, and supports policy implementation and continuous improvement, including acting as the Director’s designee when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and related financial aid experience.
• Experience with federal and state financial aid regulations recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of the Financial Aid Office to ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.
• Supervise financial aid counselors, oversee daily workflows, staff training, and student service delivery.
• Coordinate financial aid processing, monitor operational reports, and support policy implementation and accountability; serve as designee in absence.

Skills

Financial aid leadership

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Provides leadership, supervision, and operational oversight of the Financial Aid Office to ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. Serves as the primary supervisor of financial aid counselors, overseeing daily workflows, staff training, productivity, and student service delivery. Coordinates financial aid processing, monitors operational reports, and supports the implementation of policies and procedures to promote accuracy, efficiency, and accountability. Assists the Director of Financial Aid with compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives and serves as the Director’s designee in their absence.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Bachelors degree and related financial aid experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include experience with federal and state financial aid regulations, student information systems such as Banner, staff supervision, and financial aid compliance.

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