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University of South Carolina
Financial Aid Verification Coordinator/Counselor
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Spartanburg, South Carolina
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Full-Time
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$40K - $44K
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Financial Aid
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August 20th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina Upstate is hiring a Financial Aid Verification Coordinator/Counselor. The role involves conducting preliminary financial aid counseling, monitoring satisfactory academic progress and suspensions, processing awards, and managing verification and certification forms including SC National Guard CAPS and SC Vocational Rehabilitation. The Coordinator also assists with certifications, revisions, and various counseling duties under the supervision of the Director.
Highlights
- Perform preliminary financial aid counseling for prospects, students, and parents.
- Monitor satisfactory academic progress (SAP) and suspension lists, update systems and send notifications.
- Process financial aid awards and verification for assigned student populations.
- Handle SC National Guard CAPS funds, SC Vocational Rehabilitation certification requests, and DSS income verification.
- Use Banner processing system and PC software such as Word and Excel.
- Assist with system reporting, data validation, and preparation of financial aid appeals.
- Bachelor's degree required; master’s degree preferred. One or more years of related experience or equivalent certification, training, or education.
- Salary range $40,269 - $43,648, commensurate with education and experience.
- Works within USC Upstate College, Department of UPS Financial Aid.
- Full-time position with a 37.5-hour workweek, occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
Financial Aid Verification Coordinator/Counselor Full Description
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition Program
- Dependent Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
Posting Details
Supplemental Questions
Posting Summary
| Logo | |
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| Posting Number | STA00632PO26 |
| 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/133939 |
| Job Level | P1 - Professional |
| Business Title (Internal Title) | Financial Aid Verification Coordinator/Counselor |
| Campus | Upstate |
| Work County | Spartanburg |
| College/Division | USC Upstate College/Division Level |
| Department | UPS Financial Aid |
| State Pay Range | G06 |
| USC Market Range | MRC - $40,269 $49,330 $58,390 |
| Anticipated Hiring Range | $40,269 - $43,648; Salary commensurate with education and experience. |
| Location of Vacancy | USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC |
| Part/Full Time | Full Time |
| Hours per Week | 37.5 |
| Work Schedule | Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required. |
| 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. |
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| 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 |
Financial Aid Verification Coordinator/Counselor University of South Carolina Upstate STA00632PO26 Spartanburg, SC Under the supervision of the Director, the Financial Aid Verification Coordinator/Counselor is responsible for performing preliminary financial aid counseling for prospects, students, and parents; monitors satisfactory academic progress and suspensions; processes awards for assigned population. Processes Verification, SC National Guard CAPS, and SC Vocational Rehabilitation forms. This position also assists with other certification, revision, and counseling. |
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| Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 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 | Master’s degree preferred. Financial aid office experience and familiarity with financial aid related software systems and aid modules. |
| Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | A successful background check is required. Demonstrated knowledge in Banner processing system. Skilled within various PC software (Word, Excel, etc.). Strong ability to troubleshoot problems and make sound decisions. Harmonious working relationship with colleagues, prospects, students and families. |
Job Duties
| Job Duty | Responsible for assisting with system reporting and date validation for financial aid, under the guidance of the systems manager. |
|---|---|
| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
| Job Duty | Reviews student files for packaging. Prep system for follow-up correspondence to students. Ensure system is properly coded for electronic submission to CPS and printing of awards. |
|---|---|
| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 20 |
| Job Duty | Reviews and assists with SC Vocational Rehabilitation certification request. Processes SC DSS Educational Income/Deduction Verification request. Responsible for the timely awarding of SC National Guard CAPS funds to recipients. |
|---|---|
| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 15 |
| Job Duty | Monitors Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), system updates, and printing of mailing of notification letters. Performs routine office duties to include prepping of FA appeals for review and correspondence to students. Maintain and review suspension lists, place holds on awards as appropriate. |
|---|---|
| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 25 |
| Job Duty | Reviews, monitors and processes a minimum of 50% of the files for verification. Collecting needed items, updating system for verified items and completing the verification process in the system. |
|---|---|
| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 25 |
| Job Duty | Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Desired Start Date | |
| Job Open Date | 08/19/2026 |
| Job Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicant |
USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
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| Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/211949 |
| 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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* This University of South Carolina Upstate position is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
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