• Job Description

  Req#: 190468

  Posting Details

  Posting Summary

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  Posting Number	STA00551PO25
  Job Family	Student Administrative Services
  Job Function	Financial Aid
  USC Market Title	Assistant Director Financial Aid
  Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133931
  Job Level	M1 - Managerial
  Business Title (Internal Title)	Assistant Director Financial Aid
  Campus
  Work County
  College/Division	USC Salkehatchie College/Division Level
  Department	USC Salkehatchie Palmetto College
  State Pay Band	5
  Approved Starting Salary
  Advertised Salary Range	Salary commensurate with qualifications
  Location of Vacancy
  Part/Full Time
  Hours per Week
  Work Schedule	Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  Basis
  Job Search Category

  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	Responsible for administration of the financial aid office, verification of data for selected student aid application, initial review of electronic federal needs analysis, electronically correcting and monitoring data errors identified through verification or upon student requests, certify VA enrollment in Enrollment Management System, perform financial counseling for students and parents, responsible for federal and state grants and responsible for awarding federal and private loans. Ensure reconciliation of funds due to over awards and return of Title IV calculations. Common Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Experience should be in a large computerized financial aid office. Knowledge of the statutes, regulations, and general guidance associated with financial aid administration, associated administrative policies and procedures, research methods, and current technology trends is expected. Ability to work collaboratively in a team as well as independently with little or no supervision also expected. Problem solving and analytical skills are critical
  Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 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
  Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  Job Duties

  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
  Hazardous weather category

  Posting Detail Information

  Number of Vacancies	1
  Desired Start Date	08/01/2025
  Job Open Date	07/08/2025
  Job Close Date
  Open Until Filled	Yes
  Special Instructions to Applicant
  Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/190463
  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.

• About the company

  The University of South Carolina is a public research university in Columbia, South Carolina.

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