University of South Carolina
Scholarship Coordinator
🇺🇸
Spartanburg, SC
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Full-Time
💰
$40K - $45K
💻
Financial Aid
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April 13th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Scholarship Coordinator. The role involves administering and managing institutional, state, and merit-based scholarship programs while ensuring compliance with state regulations. The coordinator processes athletic aid, verifies student aid application data, provides financial counseling, and delivers financial aid presentations.
Highlights
- Administers and manages scholarship programs including institutional, state, and merit-based awards.
- Processes and awards athletic aid and handles verification of selected student aid applications.
- Delivers financial aid presentations and supports outreach events.
- Assists with awarding State Scholarships in accordance with regulations from the Commission of Higher Education.
- Supports administration of USC Upstate and USC Upstate Foundation scholarship programs.
- Coordinates with HR to verify work-study student awards and ensure accurate Banner system entries.
- Requires proficiency with Banner and mainframe processing systems along with various personal computer software.
- Must have at least a bachelor's degree and one year of job-related experience; three years of financial aid experience preferred.
- Salary range: $40,269 - $44,651, commensurate with education and experience.
- Must pass a background check and demonstrate knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations.
Scholarship Coordinator Full Description
Scholarship Coordinator
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
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
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Posting Number | STA00235PO26
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) | Scholarship Coordinator
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 - $44,651; 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.
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.
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.
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 | Scholarship Coordinator
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA00235PO26
Spartanburg, SC
The Scholarship Coordinator is responsible for administering and managing institutional, state, and merit-based scholarship programs. This role supports the Office of Financial Aid by ensuring accurate processing, compliance with South Carolina state scholarship regulations, and effective communication with students and stakeholders. The coordinator also assists the Assistant Director of Financial Aid Scholarships and delivers presentations on financial aid. This position is under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Scholarships, and responsible for processing, and awarding athletic aid; Verification of data for selected student aid applications and performs financial counseling for student and parents.
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 | A bachelor’s degree and 3 years of Financial Aid experience with Banner, mainframe processing systems and a variety of personal computer software experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | A successful background check is required. Must be capable of learning and implementing new processing systems and software quickly. Must be knowledgeable and current in federal and state regulations and office policy pertaining to verification process from written resources and in-house training. Able to manage concurrent job demands in an efficient manner with limited technical and mathematical errors, as well as problem-solving skills. The ability to establish and maintain professional effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and parents is essential. Professionalism is required.
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA00235PO26
Spartanburg, SC
The Scholarship Coordinator is responsible for administering and managing institutional, state, and merit-based scholarship programs. This role supports the Office of Financial Aid by ensuring accurate processing, compliance with South Carolina state scholarship regulations, and effective communication with students and stakeholders. The coordinator also assists the Assistant Director of Financial Aid Scholarships and delivers presentations on financial aid. This position is under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Scholarships, and responsible for processing, and awarding athletic aid; Verification of data for selected student aid applications and performs financial counseling for student and parents.
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 | A bachelor’s degree and 3 years of Financial Aid experience with Banner, mainframe processing systems and a variety of personal computer software experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | A successful background check is required. Must be capable of learning and implementing new processing systems and software quickly. Must be knowledgeable and current in federal and state regulations and office policy pertaining to verification process from written resources and in-house training. Able to manage concurrent job demands in an efficient manner with limited technical and mathematical errors, as well as problem-solving skills. The ability to establish and maintain professional effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and parents is essential. Professionalism is required.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Award, monitors, and updates Athletic aid; processes athletic notifications from the Financial Aid Office.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Performs verification on a selected alphabet of students, collecting documents and updating system for transmittal to Central Processing System (CPS).
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Backup for systems manager when needed to send daily reports to staff and adding them to the shared files.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Conducts financial aid presentations at outreach events to educate prospective students and families on funding options and application processes.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Assists with awarding State Scholarships in accordance with regulations as prescribed by the Commission of Higher Education (CHE).
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Assists with awarding State Scholarship enhancements in accordance with State guidelines.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Assists with administration of USC Upstate scholarships programs, USC Upstate Foundation Scholarships, and posting of outside scholarship information for Financial Aid Resources.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Works with HR to verify students for work-study; ensures funds awarded correctly in Banner.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Assist with surveys and other duties as assigned.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Performs verification on a selected alphabet of students, collecting documents and updating system for transmittal to Central Processing System (CPS).
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Backup for systems manager when needed to send daily reports to staff and adding them to the shared files.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Conducts financial aid presentations at outreach events to educate prospective students and families on funding options and application processes.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Assists with awarding State Scholarships in accordance with regulations as prescribed by the Commission of Higher Education (CHE).
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Assists with awarding State Scholarship enhancements in accordance with State guidelines.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Assists with administration of USC Upstate scholarships programs, USC Upstate Foundation Scholarships, and posting of outside scholarship information for Financial Aid Resources.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Works with HR to verify students for work-study; ensures funds awarded correctly in Banner.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Assist with surveys and other duties as assigned.
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 | 04/10/2026
Job Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant | The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
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
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/204688
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 | 04/10/2026
Job Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant | The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
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
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/204688
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 (*).
- * This University of South Carolina Upstate position is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Do you wish to continue applying for this position?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you willing and able to submit to a pre-employment background check that may include, but it is not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history as a condition of hire?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience?
- Yes
- No
- * The salary range for this position is $40,269 - $44,651 based on education and experience. Is this salary range acceptable to you?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Other Supporting Documents
- List of References and Contact Information
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