Financial Aid Coordinator Special Populations

Financial Aid Coordinator Special Populations

Department: EM Financial Aid and Scholarships

Advertised Salary Range:

Part/Full Time:
Full Time

From the Upstate to the Low country, 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

08/01/2026

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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