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Financial Aid Coordinator - Loans

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2026
Department: EM Financial Aid and Scholarships

Advertised Salary Range

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

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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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.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

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

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • 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 judgements. 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.
  • Able to work independently but within a highly integrated team that has service and responsible administration as its highest priorities.

Job Close Date

12/06/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

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 from position to position, depending upon 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 December 6, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

  • Health and Life Insurance
  • Retirement Programs
  • Paid Tuition
  • Dependent Scholarships
  • Annual Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Professional Development Opportunities

Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.

To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/214846

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

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