Financial Aid Verification Specialist — Flexible Schedule

University of South Carolina

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 66,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

The University of South Carolina seeks a Financial Aid Coordinator to join the Enrollment Management team in Columbia. This role focuses on administering federal Title IV verification and FAFSA file review, supporting over 100,000 FAFSA records annually, and advising students on aid options.

Responsibilities include coordinating verification, resolving over-award issues, training staff, and contributing to awarding decisions while maintaining confidentiality and providing accurate information to

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2+ years of related experience.
Equivalent certifications, training, education, and/or experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

Responsibilities

Manage or assist verification, financial aid over award resolution, processing, and file review.
Assist with review and resolution of issues discovered via file review.
Provide support in reviewing and resolving financial aid records for independent students per specified criteria.
Share responsibility for organizing comprehensive policies for Verification and Processing.
Assist in training initiatives for verification and processing staff.
Participate in application review, eligibility checks, analysis, and awarding processes with limited counseling.
Share supervisory responsibilities with students in Verification and Processing.