University of South Carolina
Assistant Director Financial Aid
🇺🇸 Walterboro, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Financial Aid
🗓️ July 10th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Administer the financial aid office and oversee verification of selected student aid applications.
- Review and correct federal needs analysis data electronically and monitor data errors.
- Certify VA enrollment in the Enrollment Management System and provide financial counseling to students and parents.
- Manage federal and state grants and administer awards for federal and private loans.
- Ensure reconciliation of funds related to overawards and Title IV return calculations.
- Experience required in a large computerized financial aid office.
- Knowledge of financial aid statutes, regulations, administrative policies, research methods, and technology trends expected.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills with ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, certification, and training.
- Position operates Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at USC Salkehatchie Palmetto College.
Assistant Director Financial Aid Full Description
Posting Number | STA00551PO25
Job Family | Student Administrative Services
Job Function | Financial Aid
USC Market Title | Assistant Director Financial Aid
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133931
Job Level | M1 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title) | Assistant Director Financial Aid
Campus |
Work County |
College/Division | USC Salkehatchie College/Division Level
Department | USC Salkehatchie Palmetto College
State Pay Band | 5
Approved Starting Salary |
Advertised Salary Range | Salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time |
Hours per Week |
Work Schedule | Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Basis |
Job Search Category |
About USC
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Responsible for administration of the financial aid office, verification of data for selected student aid application, initial review of electronic federal needs analysis, electronically correcting and monitoring data errors identified through verification or upon student requests, certify VA enrollment in Enrollment Management System, perform financial counseling for students and parents, responsible for federal and state grants and responsible for awarding federal and private loans. Ensure reconciliation of funds due to over awards and return of Title IV calculations. Common Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Experience should be in a large computerized financial aid office. Knowledge of the statutes, regulations, and general guidance associated with financial aid administration, associated administrative policies and procedures, research methods, and current technology trends is expected. Ability to work collaboratively in a team as well as independently with little or no supervision also expected. Problem solving and analytical skills are critical
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications |
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities |
Job Duties
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Hazardous weather category |
Desired Start Date | 08/01/2025
Job Open Date | 07/08/2025
Job Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant |
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/190463
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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