Grants & Scholarships Financial Aid Counselor

University of South Carolina; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina Aiken is hiring a Financial Aid Counselor – Grants/Scholarships to oversee SC Need Grant and Federal Grant programs and to ensure compliant processing of awards. The role involves advising students and parents on aid options, and supporting scholarship administration within the USC Aiken Office of Financial Aid.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year of experience, with preference for familiarity with Banner and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.
• Preference for familiarity with Banner and MS Office applications.
• Experience handling financial aid programs and knowledge of Federal Title IV regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration of South Carolina Need Grant and Federal Grant programs in USC Aiken Office of Financial Aid.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and institutional policies for grant processing and student account applications.
• Counsel students and parents on financial aid programs; assist in reviewing and correcting financial aid data.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Deadline management

Administrative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a job related field

Tools

Banner

MS Office

Job description

University of South Carolina Aiken is hiring a Financial Aid Counselor – Grants/Scholarships to oversee SC Need Grant and Federal Grant programs and to ensure compliant processing of awards. The role involves advising students and parents on aid options, and supporting scholarship administration within the USC Aiken Office of Financial Aid.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year of experience, with preference for familiarity with Banner and MS Office.