Financial Aid Program Coordinator (Veterans Educational Benefits) #26110

State of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible schedules

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Financial Aid Coordinator to serve as the college's lead School Certifying Official (SCO) for Veterans Educational Benefits. You will coordinate certification processes, ensure compliance with VA regulations, and support veteran and military-affiliated students throughout the certification journey.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and relevant program experience, with responsibilities spanning enrollment certifications, financial aid integration, audits,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with relevant program experience.
• Experience administering U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits programs.
• Knowledge of VA educational benefits regulations, certification requirements, and compliance standards.
• Experience with enrollment certification, reconciliation processes, audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Experience working with student information systems and federal or state aid systems.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex regulations, manage multiple priorities, and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead as School Certifying Official (SCO) for veterans' educational benefits.
• Review student records and process enrollment certifications, adjustments, amendments, and terminations per VA requirements.
• Interpret and apply federal/state regulations related to veterans' benefits and coordinate with financial aid programs.
• Reconcile VA tuition/fee payments, resolve discrepancies, support audits and compliance reviews.
• Advise students on benefits eligibility, procedures, enrollment impacts, and related requirements.
• Collaborate with Financial Aid, Registrar, Business Office, Admissions, IT and academic departments to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Assist with process improvements, staff training, and systems support within Veterans Assistance.

Skills

Program coordination

Customer service

Regulatory compliance

Veterans services

Financial aid knowledge

Higher education experience

Enrollment certification

Audits

Systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The Financial Aid Coordinator serves as the college's lead School Certifying Official (SCO) for Veterans Educational Benefits. This SCO coordinates the administration of veterans' educational benefits programs, ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, and supports veteran and military-affiliated students throughout the certification process.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Serve as the institution's lead School Certifying Official (SCO) for veterans' educational benefits programs.
• Review student records and process enrollment certifications, adjustments, amendments, and terminations in accordance with VA requirements.
• Interpret and apply federal and state regulations related to veterans' educational benefits and coordinate benefits with financial aid programs.
• Reconcile VA tuition and fee payments, resolve discrepancies, and assist with audits, compliance reviews, and fiscal processes.
• Advise students and provide guidance regarding benefits eligibility, application procedures, enrollment impacts, and related requirements.
• Collaborate with Financial Aid, Registrar, Business Office, Admissions, Information Technology, and academic departments to support compliance and efficient operations.
• Assist with process improvements, staff training, systems support, and operational coordination within Veterans Assistance.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

This position requires a bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant experience includes program coordination, student services, compliance, veterans services, financial aid, or higher education.
• Experience administering U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits programs within a college or university setting.
• Knowledge of VA educational benefits regulations, certification requirements, and compliance standards.
• Experience with enrollment certification, reconciliation processes, audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Experience working with student information systems and federal or state aid systems.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex regulations, manage multiple priorities, and provide excellent customer service to students and stakeholders.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.