Director of Financial Aid

STA00812PO25

Student Administrative Services

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Director

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133927

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Director of Financial Aid

Upstate

Spartanburg

USC Upstate College/Division Level

UPS Financial Aid

7

$65,539

$65,539 - $87,310; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Full Time

37.5

Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.

12 months

Fiscal Accounting

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, 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.

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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.

Responsible for the administration of the Office of Financial Aid, including an annual dollar volume of over sixty million dollars in federal, state, institutional and external student and parent aid programs. Oversees the coordination of the athletic and academic scholarship programs. Serves as the primary liaison and resource person to outside constituencies concerning various tuition assistance programs. Serves as liaison between the office of financial aid and the SC Commission on Higher Education, SC Budget and Control Board, The College Board, lenders and guaranty agencies and related USC Upstate departments. Develops and implements office goals and objectives that support the mission of the University; assures compliance with federal state, NCAA, and institutional policies, by-laws and regulations.

Yes

30

Establishes standards and determines a detailed awarding philosophy for financial aid packages to all appropriate recipients. Evaluates delivery of all financial aid programs and confirming that required information is represented on a comprehensive computer data management system. Reviews various financial aid software, file layouts and technical issues related to the timely delivery of financial aid. Assists with need analysis, awards and award adjustments; counsel students and parents and acknowledges miscellaneous correspondence to keep student and parents informed of financial aid.

Yes

25

Responsible for the direct supervision of nine full-time employees and provides guidance in the areas of office personnel goals and assists in hiring/training of employees. Provides positive office environment for staff to serve needs of students.

Yes

10

Completes and submits the annual USC Upstate Fiscal Operations Report to the US Department of Education. Maintains Financial Aid Office operating budget. Directly responsible for numerous reconciliation and data reports to appropriate external agencies. Submits all annual required reports to the SC Commission of Higher Education. Currently, this represents an annual volume of over sixty million dollars. Responsible for ensuring Upstate is in compliance in all areas of financial aid disbursements.

Yes

10

Supervises the academic scholarship process; coordinates the application phase and awarding procedures to provide funding for top academic students.

Yes

10

Assists the NCAA Athletic Director and the NCAA Compliance Officer with the regulatory and compliance standards for athletes under NCAA, Title IV, and USC Upstate guidelines to ensure student athletes are in compliance for D1 athletics.

Yes

5

Supervises community outreach efforts and implements objectives that enhance the communication between all University offices involved in the delivery of institutional and non-institutional funds to students. Conducts approximately 5-7 financial aid workshops each year with area high schools to inform students of financial aid options.

Yes

5

Other duties as assigned.

Yes

5

No

Non-Essential

1

12/01/2025

10/08/2025

Yes

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