Fin Aid Coord – Loans

Advertised Job Summary

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. This includes general loan administration responsibilities along with reviewing COD reports, disbursement reports, and one‑term loan processing.

As a member of the professional staff, this position assists in the general student advisement service during peak times and assists in general federal financial aid application review and processing, including professional judgment, eligibility review, and other aid‑related responsibilities.

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.

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

The ability to work with and maintain the confidentiality of records; the ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, communicate thoroughly and accurately with a diverse population, with colleagues and with specific outside agencies; the ability to make independent but accurate judgments; and the successful candidate will have to 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.

• Assists with the Administration of the Federal Direct Student Loan Programs (40%)
• Assists with the administration of the state and Private Educational Loan Programs (30%)
• Participates in federal financial aid application review and processing including professional judgment, eligibility review and other aid‑related responsibilities (15%)
• Assists students, parents, and other constituents via financial aid advisement during peak times of the year (10%)
• Other Office duties as needed (5%)

Job Open Date: 01/08/2026

Job Close Date: 02/22/2026

Open Until Filled:
No

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. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending on 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 February 22, 2026.

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.

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