Strategic Financial Aid Coordinator — FAFSA & Verification

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays (including anextended

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks a Financial Aid Coordinator for the EM Financial Aid and Scholarships office in Columbia. The role supports the federal Title IV verification and FAFSA processing, managing verification, review, and award-related workflows for 100,000+ FAFSA records annually.

The coordinator collaborates with staff, meets deadlines, and provides student advisement as part of the aid process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with university policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
• Ability to communicate thoroughly and accurately with diverse populations.
• Willingness to learn FAA Access to CPS and University policies.
• Demonstrated leadership and service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate FAFSA verification and file review processes.
• Assist in the office to manage verification, processing, and file review.
• Participate in advisement services and aid application reviews, eligibility checks, and awarding.

Skills

Record confidentiality

Work prioritization

Clear communication

Independent work

External agencies

Leadership

Student service

Tools

FAA Access to CPS

Job description

State of South Carolina seeks a Financial Aid Coordinator for the EM Financial Aid and Scholarships office in Columbia. The role supports the federal Title IV verification and FAFSA processing, managing verification, review, and award-related workflows for 100,000+ FAFSA records annually.

The coordinator collaborates with staff, meets deadlines, and provides student advisement as part of the aid process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with university policies.