Financial Aid Verification Coordinator/Counselor

University of South Carolina -
Spartanburg, SC

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Job Details

Full-time
$40,269 - $58,390 a year
9 hours ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Life insurance

Qualifications

Employee relationship building

Full Job Description

Posting Number

STA00632PO26

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/133939

Job Level

P1 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title)

Financial Aid Verification Coordinator/Counselor

Campus

Upstate

Work County

Spartanburg

College/Division

USC Upstate College/Division Level

Department

UPS Financial Aid

State Pay Range

G06

USC Market Range

MRC - $40,269 $49,330 $58,390

Anticipated Hiring Range

$40,269 - $43,648; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Location of Vacancy

USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.

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.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

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

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.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

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 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

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

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

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

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

Job Duty

Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

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

Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Job Open Date

08/19/2026

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

Quicklink for Posting

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/211949

EEO Statement

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.

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