Financial Aid Coordinator - Special Populations

Posting Details

Posting Summary


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Posting Number
STA00456PO26


Job Family
Student Administrative Services


Job Function
Financial Aid


USC Market Title
Financial Aid Coordinator


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Job Level
P2 - Professional


Business Title (Internal Title)
Financial Aid Coordinator - Special Populations


Campus
Columbia


Work County
Richland


College/Division
Enrollment Management


Department
EM Financial Aid and Scholarships


State Pay Range
G07


USC Market Range
MRD - $44,296 $54,263 $64,229


Anticipated Hiring Range
$44,296


Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time
Full Time


Hours per Week
37.5


Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm with one hour for lunch.
• 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.

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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 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 - Special Populations supports the accurate, compliant, and student-centered delivery of financial aid for designated special population programs. Reporting to the Associate Director for Special Populations, Opportunity, and Access, the position analyzes applications, verifies eligibility, and processes awards (including HRSA and other program-specific aid) for students in selected programs; maintains specialized student coding to ensure correct loan periods, cost of attendance, and packaging; and counsels students and families on requirements, resources, and next steps. The coordinator functions with limited supervision and exercises significant independent judgment in applying federal, state, and institutional regulations to individual cases, while partnering with campus units to support recruitment, retention, and timely degree progress for these populations.

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

• Direct experience performing application analysis, awarding/adjustments, and student counseling/advising in a Title IV environment; experience maintaining program-specific student coding (e.g., loan periods, COA adjustments) and coordinating with academic departments.
• Experience working in high-volume, deadline-driven settings that require accuracy, confidentiality, and customer contact.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of Title IV regulations and institutional financial-aid policies/procedures; understanding of needs analysis, verification, professional judgment, packaging, and disbursement processes, with emphasis on special-program populations and HRSA awarding/cleanup,
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex and changing regulations and apply them accurately to individual student records.
• Strong student advising/counseling skills, with demonstrated ability to explain complex requirements to students and families with clarity and empathy.
• High level of data accuracy and attention to detail in a high-volume, time-compressed work cycle; proven written and verbal communication skills.

Job Duties


Job Duty


Assists the Associate Director, Student Populations, Opportunity, and Access in maintaining student coding for special programs for accurate processing regarding loan periods, COA, and loan processing. Enrollment verification for proper student grade level aid processing using information supplied by the department of study, such as the cohort roster of student information.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
25


Job Duty


Delivers student financial aid services to all students enrolled in academic programs defined as selected under this position at the University to include but not limited to: - maintenance of a thorough knowledge of all aid processes and how they may impact the various populations selected under this position - counseling/advising these students regarding all appropriate financial aid related information and processes - reviewing the applications and information of these students for accuracy and eligibility issues - analyzing these students' application information to assess particular situations and needs - initiating necessary follow-up to resolve inconsistency or potentially inaccurate information.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
25


Job Duty


Participates in the special program student application analysis, awarding, and award adjustment; counsels/advises regarding aid application requirements, available resources, and the aid award through delivery processes. Counsels' students, awards HRSA aid, and provides cleanup of HRSA aid.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
20


Job Duty


Participates in the general student application analysis, awarding, and award adjustment; counsels/advises regarding general aid application requirements, available resources, and the aid award through delivery processes.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
10


Job Duty


Participates in the development and delivery of financial aid instructional programs that contribute to the recruitment and retention of students in the special programs.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
10


Job Duty


Assists in Special Programs outreach and other Special Program administrative efforts when needed.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
10

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


Desired Start Date

Job Open Date
06/17/2026


Job Close Date
08/01/2026


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 August 1, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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