University of South Carolina
Financial Aid Coordinator - Loans
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $45K
💻 Financial Aid
🗓️ September 16th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Financial Aid Coordinator - Loans. This role involves administering Federal Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized, Parent PLUS, Graduate PLUS, and Private Educational Loans, managing loan reports and processing, and assisting with student advisement and federal financial aid application reviews.
Highlights
- Administer Federal Direct and Private Educational Loan Programs.
- Review COD and disbursement reports and handle one-term loan processing.
- Support federal financial aid application review, including professional judgment and eligibility assessments.
- Provide financial aid advisement to students, parents, and constituents during peak periods.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preferred experience includes financial aid administration, analytical processing, and accounting.
- Must maintain confidentiality, prioritize work, communicate effectively with diverse populations, and work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Knowledge of Direct Loan programs, COD system, and university financial aid policies needed.
- Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, standard schedule with flexibility to meet department needs.
- Starting salary fixed at $45,133 annually; position within Enrollment Management department.
Financial Aid Coordinator - Loans Full Description
Financial Aid Coordinator - Loans
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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 October 24, 2025.
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Posting Number | STA00743PO25
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 Band | 5
Approved Starting Salary | $45,133
Advertised Salary Range | $45,133
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Student Services
Posting Number | STA00743PO25
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 Band | 5
Approved Starting Salary | $45,133
Advertised Salary Range | $45,133
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
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.
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 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 | 40Job Duty | Assists with the administration of the state and Private Educational Loan Programs.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30Job 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 | 15Job Duty | Assists students, parents, and other constituents via financial aid advisement during peak times of the year.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Other Office duties as needed
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 40Job Duty | Assists with the administration of the state and Private Educational Loan Programs.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30Job 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 | 15Job Duty | Assists students, parents, and other constituents via financial aid advisement during peak times of the year.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job 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.
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
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 09/10/2025
Job Close Date | 10/24/2025
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 October 24, 2025
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194677
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.
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 09/10/2025
Job Close Date | 10/24/2025
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 October 24, 2025
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194677
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
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have 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
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
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