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Logo Posting Number STA00456PO26 Job Family Student Administrative Services Job Function Financial Aid USC Market Title Financial Aid Coordinator Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133942 Job Level P2 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Financial Aid Coordinator - Special Populations Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Enrollment Management Department EM Financial Aid and Scholarships State Pay Range G07 USC Market Range MRD - $44,296 $54,263 $64,229 Anticipated Hiring Range $44,296 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule
Basis 12 months Job Search Category Student Services
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The Financial Aid Coordinator - Special Populations supports the accurate, compliant, and student-centered delivery of financial aid for designated special population programs. Reporting to the Associate Director for Special Populations, Opportunity, and Access, the position analyzes applications, verifies eligibility, and processes awards (including HRSA and other program-specific aid) for students in selected programs; maintains specialized student coding to ensure correct loan periods, cost of attendance, and packaging; and counsels students and families on requirements, resources, and next steps. The coordinator functions with limited supervision and exercises significant independent judgment in applying federal, state, and institutional regulations to individual cases, while partnering with campus units to support recruitment, retention, and timely degree progress for these populations.
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Job Duties
Job Duty
Assists the Associate Director, Student Populations, Opportunity, and Access in maintaining student coding for special programs for accurate processing regarding loan periods, COA, and loan processing. Enrollment verification for proper student grade level aid processing using information supplied by the department of study, such as the cohort roster of student information.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty
Delivers student financial aid services to all students enrolled in academic programs defined as selected under this position at the University to include but not limited to: - maintenance of a thorough knowledge of all aid processes and how they may impact the various populations selected under this position - counseling/advising these students regarding all appropriate financial aid related information and processes - reviewing the applications and information of these students for accuracy and eligibility issues - analyzing these students' application information to assess particular situations and needs - initiating necessary follow-up to resolve inconsistency or potentially inaccurate information.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty
Participates in the special program student application analysis, awarding, and award adjustment; counsels/advises regarding aid application requirements, available resources, and the aid award through delivery processes. Counsels' students, awards HRSA aid, and provides cleanup of HRSA aid.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty
Participates in the general student application analysis, awarding, and award adjustment; counsels/advises regarding general aid application requirements, available resources, and the aid award through delivery processes.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Participates in the development and delivery of financial aid instructional programs that contribute to the recruitment and retention of students in the special programs.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Assists in Special Programs outreach and other Special Program administrative efforts when needed.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 06/17/2026 Job Close Date 08/01/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant
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We are only accepting applications submitted by August 1, 2026.
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