Director of Financial Aid

The Director of Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs (Director) will administer all federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures relating to student financial aid, scholarships, and Veterans Affairs. The Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs Office, and is responsible for supervising office staff to ensure the highest level of personnel effectiveness and customer service. This role requires strong working relationships with Admissions, Records and Advisement, Student Accounts, and other key partners across the University.

Ability to supervise and evaluate personnel and work with a complex data system, such as Banner is required. This office serves as a resource for area high school guidance offices and campus offices, as needed. The Director also serves as the Veterans Benefits Certifying Official and counsels Veterans and their family members on educational benefits available to them.

The Director manages the College Work Study program for the University. Some travel and evening and weekend presentations/workshops will be required.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

• A master's degree, at least two years of experience in supervisory/administrative responsibilities, and NASFAA credentials in Federal Student Aid administration is preferred.

The standard work schedule will be Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 5:00pm. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Applicants must submit their application materials through the USCJobs website https://uscjobs.sc.edu. This link will take you directly to the posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/215619

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person