Financial Aid Coord-Verfi at University of South Carolina

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University of South Carolina is hiring a Financial Aid Coordinator. The role involves managing the federal Title IV verification and file review processes related to FAFSA, resolving financial aid over awards, and participating in student advisement and aid awarding processes. The coordinator also assists in reviewing applications, eligibility checks, and provides training and supervisory support within the verification and processing team.

Highlights

Administer and coordinate federal Title IV verification and file review processes for FAFSA applicants.
Manage financial aid over award resolution and assist in processing and file review tasks.
Participate in student advisement, aid application review, eligibility checks, analysis, follow-up, and awarding processes.
Provide training initiatives and share supervisory responsibilities for students in the verification and processing area.
Required bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 2 or more years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred experience in financial aid program administration with strong analytical skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, prioritize work, communicate effectively with diverse populations and agencies, and make independent judgments.
Knowledge of federal student aid verification and file review processes, FAA Access to CPS system, and university financial aid policies.
Full-time position offers $45,181 starting salary with a pay range up to $65,512, including benefits such as health and life insurance, retirement programs, paid tuition, and professional development opportunities.
Department: Enrollment Management, EM Financial Aid and Scholarships, serving over 50,000 federal student aid applicants.

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Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by November 29, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities

Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.

Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	STA00773PO26
Job Family	Student Administrative Services
Job Function	Financial Aid
USC Market Title	Financial Aid Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133942
Job Level	P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)	Financial Aid Coord-Verfi
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	Enrollment Management
Department	EM Financial Aid and Scholarships
State Pay Range	G07
USC Market Range	MRD - $45,181 $55,347 $65,512
Anticipated Hiring Range	$45,181
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm; one hour for lunch. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Student Services

About USC

About University of South Carolina	From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement	The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Benefits for FTE Positions

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.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	The Program Coordinator is a member of the office team that is responsible for the administration and coordination of the federal Title IV verification and file review process associated with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)) as well as the financial aid over award resolution process. The annual FAFSA volume currently exceeds 100,000 records for over 50,000 federal student aid applicants. The coordinator will manage or assist in the office processes related specifically to verification, processing, and file review. Finally the coordinator will participate in the office’s general student advisement services as well as aid application review, eligibility checks, analysis, follow-up, and awarding processes.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 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	Experience in financial aid program administration along with analytical and complex processing capabilities.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	The ability to work with and maintain the confidentiality of records. The ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, communicate thoroughly and accurately with a diverse population, with colleagues, and with specific outside agencies. The ability to make independent but accurate judgments. The successful candidate will have to learn and maintain a working knowledge of the federal student aid verification and file review process, FAA Access to CPS system, and the associated University financial aid policies and procedures. Should be able to work independently but within a highly integrated team that has service and responsible administration as its highest priorities. Communicate thoroughly and accurately with a diverse population, with colleagues, and with specific outside agencies. The employee should possess leadership capabilities, a high energy level, and a dedication to outstanding student service.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Manage or assist in the office processes related specifically to verification, financial aid over award resolution, processing, and file review.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

Job Duty	Assists with review and resolution of issues discovered via file review.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Provides support in reviewing and resolving financial aid records for students deemed independent by specified criteria other than age or program of study.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Shares responsibility for the organization and maintenance of comprehensive policies and procedures for the Verification and Processing area.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Assists in training initiatives for all verification and processing for all staff.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Participates in office’s application review, eligibility checks, analysis, follow- up, and awarding related processes as well as providing limited general aid related student counseling.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Shares the supervisory responsibilities students in the Verification and Processing area.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5

Position Attributes

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.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive	No
Hazardous weather category	Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date
Job Open Date	10/15/2026
Job Close Date	11/29/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant	Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by November 29, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/214528
EEO Statement	The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

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* Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No

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Financial Aid Coord-Verfi

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Financial Aid Coord-Verfi Full Description

Financial Aid Advisor

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