Financial Aid Coordinator – Loans

Job Details

Posting Number: STA
00117PO26

Job Family:
Student Administrative Services

Job Function:
Financial Aid

USC Market

Title:

Financial Aid Coordinator

Business Title (Internal Title):
Financial Aid Coordinator – Loans

Campus:
Columbia

Work County:
Richland

College/Division:
Enrollment Management

Department: EM Financial Aid and Scholarships

Job Level: P2 - Professional

State Pay Range: G07

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

Anticipated Hiring Range: $44,296 - $54,263

Part/Full Time:
Full Time

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Basis: 12 months

Job Search Category:
Student Services

Number Of Vacancies: 1

Job Open Date: 02/26/2026

Job Close Date: 04/12/2026

Monday – Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with one hour for lunch. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet department needs.

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of its 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.

The Financial Aid Coordinator – Loans serves as a member of the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships (OSFAS) Student Loan Unit. The position works with a team to administer Federal Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized, Parent PLUS and Graduate PLUS Loans, along with Private Educational Loans. Responsibilities include general loan administration, reviewing COD reports, disbursement reports, one‑term loan processing, and assisting in general federal financial aid application review and processing including professional judgment and eligibility review.

The coordinator also assists with student advisement services during peak times.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job-related field and at least 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.

• Experience in financial aid program administration, analytical and complex processing capabilities, and accounting experience.

• Ability to work with and maintain the confidentiality of records.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and communicate thoroughly and accurately with diverse populations, colleagues, and external agencies.
• Ability to make independent yet accurate judgments.
• Successful candidate will learn and maintain a working knowledge of the DL programs, COD system requirements, responsibilities, and associated University financial aid policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work independently within a highly integrated team that prioritizes service and responsible administration.

• 40% – Assists with the administration of Federal Direct Student Loan Programs.
• 30% – Assists with the administration of state and Private Educational Loan Programs.
• 15% – Participates in federal financial aid application review and processing, including professional judgment and eligibility review.
• 10% – Assists students, parents, and other constituents via financial aid advisement during peak times.
• 5% – Performs other office duties as needed.

• 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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