A Financial Aid Counselor or Specialist provides information and assistance to students and families, including information on student loans and other sources of financial aid. Leads group presentations or provides individual counseling and assistance with the application process; may also solicit and review applications for specific scholarships.
Financial Aid Verification Coordinator/Counselor Posting Number:
STA00632PO26
Advertised Salary Range:
Location of Vacancy:
USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC Part/Full Time:
Full Time Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes Special Instructions to
Applicant:
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 To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/211961 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. je-a0a10f7e1b3c4f8aa43e21f4e23e9137
