Fin Aid Coord Loans

Financial Aid Coordinator – Loans

Department: EM Financial Aid and Scholarships

Advertised Salary Range: $45,133

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 – Loans serves as a member of the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships (OSFAS) Student Loan Unit. This 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, and one-term loan processing. The coordinator assists in general student advisement during peak times, and reviews and processes federal financial aid applications, applying professional judgment and eligibility review.

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

The ability to work with and maintain confidentiality of records, plan, organize, prioritize work, communicate thoroughly and accurately with a diverse population, colleagues, and outside agencies. Ability to make independent but accurate judgments. The candidate must learn and maintain a working knowledge of the DL programs, COD system requirements and responsibilities, and the associated University financial aid policies and procedures. Should be able to work independently but within a highly integrated team that has service and responsible administration as its highest priorities.

02/22/2026

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. 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 February 22, 2026. To apply, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./200995

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