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Director of Financial Aid

State of South Carolina
Spartanburg, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/1/2025
Director of Financial Aid
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA00812PO25
Spartanburg, SC

The Director of Financial Aid is responsible for one of the Enrollment Services departments, providing leadership, vision, and direction. Directs administration of all Title 4 federal student aid programs, state aid programs, federal and private work-study programs, and institutional scholarships, both academic and athletic. Conducts statistical analyses, generates reports and coordinates annual financial aid audits for internal, federal, and state agencies. The Director of Financial Aid creates, implements, and evaluates all processes with problem solving skills and has complete decision making authority with minimal supervision in a very complex setting. The Director is also responsible for budget management and the development of policies and procedures which enhance the recruitment and retention of students through effective, visible, automated, and timely delivery of financial aid services.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and at least 8 years of job related experience, including some prior management experience.
Valid driver’s license required.
Successful background check and a good driving record. Extensive knowledge of higher education and student financial aid administration. Extensive knowledge of counseling practices and principles. Knowledge of business management and general accounting/auditing practices and principles. Ability to work independently and effectively manages a variety of simultaneous activities. Ability to supervise, train and evaluate personnel. The successful candidate should have competent computer skills both on mainframe and on PC. Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; ability to build positive and effective relationships across the campus with faculty, staff, students by working in a transparent and collaborative decision- making environment. Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise and work as a part of a team, consisting of a staff from diverse backgrounds. Provide energetic, proactive, creative, and highly ethical leadership. Ability to comprehend and digest large amounts of information, and flexibility to adjust to competing priorities in work schedules.


EEO Statement:
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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