Job Description

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 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

2

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.