Financial Aid Coordinator – Loans

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University of South Carolina is hiring a Financial Aid Coordinator – Loans. This role administers Federal Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized, Parent PLUS, Graduate PLUS, and Private Educational Loans. The Coordinator reviews COD and disbursement reports, processes one-term loans, advises students and parents during peak times, and assists with federal financial aid application review and eligibility determinations.

Highlights

Administers Federal Direct Student Loan Programs and Private Educational Loans.

Reviews COD (Common Origination and Disbursement) reports and disbursement activities.

Processes one-term loans and participates in federal financial aid application reviews, including professional judgment and eligibility assessments.

Provides financial aid advisement to students, parents, and other constituents during peak periods.

Supports general office duties as needed.

Requires working knowledge of DL programs and COD system requirements, as well as university financial aid policies.

Must maintain confidentiality of records and communicate effectively with diverse populations and external agencies.

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field plus two or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred qualifications include experience in financial aid program administration, complex processing, and accounting.

Salary range is approximately $44,296 to $54,263 annually; full-time position with about 37.5 hours per week.

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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 April 12, 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	STA00117PO26
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 Coordinator – Loans
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	Enrollment Management
Department	EM Financial Aid and Scholarships
State Pay Range	G07
USC Market Range	MRD - $44,296 $54,263 $64,229
Anticipated Hiring Range	$44,296 - $54,263
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Monday – Friday from 8:30 am -5:00 pm and 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 Financial Aid Coordinator – Loans, serves as a member of the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships (OSFAS) Student Loan Unit. This position works with a team to administer Federal Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized, Parent PLUS and Graduate PLUS Loans, along with Private Educational Loans. This includes general loan administration responsibilities along with reviewing COD reports, disbursement reports, and one-term loan processing. As a member of the professional staff, this position assists in the general student advisement service during peak times and assists in general federal financial aid application review and processing including professional judgment, eligibility review and other aid-related responsibilities.
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, and accounting experience.
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 judgements. The successful candidate will have to learn and maintain a working knowledge of the DL programs, COD system requirements and responsibilities, 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.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Assists with the Administration of the Federal Direct Student Loan Programs.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	40

Job Duty	Assists with the administration of the state and Private Educational Loan Programs.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	30

Job Duty	Participates in federal financial aid application review and processing including professional judgment, eligibility review and other aid-related responsibilities
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Assists students, parents, and other constituents via financial aid advisement during peak times of the year.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Other Office duties as needed
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	02/26/2026
Job Close Date	04/12/2026
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 April 12, 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/202925
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.

Supplemental Questions

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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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