What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Aid Program Coordinator (Veterans Educational Benefits) #26110 position at State of South Carolina?
Job Responsibilities
The Financial Aid Coordinator serves as the college's lead School Certifying Official (SCO) for Veterans Educational Benefits. This SCO coordinates the administration of veterans' educational benefits programs, ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, and supports veteran and military-affiliated students throughout the certification process.
Key Responsibilities Include
This position requires a bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.
Relevant experience includes program coordination, student services, compliance, veterans services, financial aid, or higher education.
Preferred Qualifications
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Describe your experience working with military veterans or service members.
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How do you build trust with students who face unique military or civilian transitions?
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How do you explain complex rules or benefit limits to students in a clear way?
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What experience do you have assisting students or other individuals with VA educational benefits? Please list the VA educational benefit programs you have worked with and describe the assistance you provided with those benefits.
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TTC: Are you currently employed with Trident Technical College?
TTC: Applicants must complete the SC State Jobs Employment Application online. Resumes are NOT reviewed for qualifications. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing salary and work history or education and reference sections of the employment application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Is your application complete and reflects the minimum qualifications?
TTC: Have you been employed with a state agency with the state of South Carolina?
TTC: Where did you see this position advertised? (Check all that apply)
The Financial Aid Coordinator serves as the college's lead School Certifying Official (SCO) for Veterans Educational Benefits. This SCO coordinates the administration of veterans' educational benefits programs, ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, and supports veteran and military-affiliated students throughout the certification process.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Serve as the institution's lead School Certifying Official (SCO) for veterans' educational benefits programs.
- Review student records and process enrollment certifications, adjustments, amendments, and terminations in accordance with VA requirements.
- Interpret and apply federal and state regulations related to veterans' educational benefits and coordinate benefits with financial aid programs.
- Reconcile VA tuition and fee payments, resolve discrepancies, and assist with audits, compliance reviews, and fiscal processes.
- Advise students and provide guidance regarding benefits eligibility, application procedures, enrollment impacts, and related requirements.
- Collaborate with Financial Aid, Registrar, Business Office, Admissions, Information Technology, and academic departments to support compliance and efficient operations.
- Assist with process improvements, staff training, systems support, and operational coordination within Veterans Assistance.
This position requires a bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.
Relevant experience includes program coordination, student services, compliance, veterans services, financial aid, or higher education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience administering U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs educational benefits programs within a college or university setting.
- Knowledge of VA educational benefits regulations, certification requirements, and compliance standards.
- Experience with enrollment certification, reconciliation processes, audits, and regulatory reporting.
- Experience working with student information systems and federal or state aid systems.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex regulations, manage multiple priorities, and provide excellent customer service to students and stakeholders.
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
Describe your experience working with military veterans or service members.
02
How do you build trust with students who face unique military or civilian transitions?
03
How do you explain complex rules or benefit limits to students in a clear way?
04
What experience do you have assisting students or other individuals with VA educational benefits? Please list the VA educational benefit programs you have worked with and describe the assistance you provided with those benefits.
05
TTC: Are you currently employed with Trident Technical College?
- Yes: Full-Time Faculty
- Yes: Full-Time Staff
- Yes: Part-time Adjunct Faculty
- Yes: Part-time Staff
- Yes: Other
- No: Not currently employed with TTC
TTC: Applicants must complete the SC State Jobs Employment Application online. Resumes are NOT reviewed for qualifications. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing salary and work history or education and reference sections of the employment application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Is your application complete and reflects the minimum qualifications?
- Yes
- No
TTC: Have you been employed with a state agency with the state of South Carolina?
- Yes
- No
TTC: Where did you see this position advertised? (Check all that apply)
- TTC Website
- TTC Employee Referral
- State Website
- Post and Courier
- Inside Higher Ed
- Social Media
- Linked In
- Talent Search
- Other
- Required Question