Assistant Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships

Assistant Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships

Posting Number: STA00029PO26

Advertised Salary Range

Location of Vacancy: USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Part/Full Time: Full Time

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

About University of South Carolina

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.

Advertised Job Summary

Assistant Director for Financial Aid & Scholarships

University of South Carolina Upstate

STA00029PO26

Spartanburg, SC

Under the general supervision of the Director of Financial Aid, the Assistant Director for Financial Aid & Scholarships is responsible for the administration of the USC Upstate Scholars Foundation, the state programs - Hope, LIFE and Palmetto Fellows, outside scholarship awards and the administration of the USC Upstate Undergraduate Admissions institutional scholarship awards. This person is responsible for assisting Director in the day-to-day administration of the Financial Aid Office. Serves as the liaison with the community by conducting Financial Aid workshops for local high schools. Represents USC Upstate at University events. Serves as Financial Aid Counselor for students, parents, visitors, faculty and staff. Leads and trains staff members to provide financial aid services and support.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:

Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials:

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 2 years financial aid or related experience. Master's degree with accounting and or higher education knowledge is preferred. Public speaking experience. Experience with data systems, mainframe processing systems and a variety of personal computer software.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

A successful background check is required. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to ensure accurate and timely delivery of funds to students. Occasional travel to professional workshops may also be required. Knowledgeable of federal and state regulations. Strong counseling and communication skills. Ability to learn and use new processing systems and software quickly and efficiently. Ability to manage concurrent job demands in an efficient manner with limited technical and mathematical errors. Great problem-solving skills. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and parents. Ability to identify processing irregularities.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Assists the Director in day-to-day administration of the Financial Aid Office by managing processes of the office; representing the Director as necessary in advising students, parents, faculty, alumni, staff and the general public regarding FA matters and supervising the FA staff in the Director.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 10

Job Duty

Serves as Financial Aid Counselor to parents, students and guests of USC Upstate. Represents USC Upstate for on-campus events as well as area high school workshops.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 10

Job Duty

Responsible for processing Foundation and outside scholarships received, assuring donor criteria met, accuracy of fund codes/AR receivable codes, assisting scholarship selection committees, adding awards to student accounts, and coordinating awards with existing federal, state, and institutional guidelines.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 10

Job Duty

Responsible for the administration of all USC Upstate scholarship programs to include USC Upstate scholars. This includes fiscal integrity, coordinating awards with federal, state, and institutional aid within appropriate regulations and policies.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 15

Job Duty

Responsible for awarding and oversight of the SC Hope, LIFE and Palmetto Fellows Scholarship programs in accordance with regulations as prescribed by CHE. This includes fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance and reporting.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 20

Job Duty

Responsible for assigning and monitoring work for two staff members. Tasks will include scholarship training, work/study awards and aid verification.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 10

Job Duty

Supervises and hires the student workers and front desk receptionist for the FAO to provide student service.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 5

Job Duty

Assist with awarding and managing student aid for athletes to meet NCAA requirements.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 5

Job Duty

Reviews student financial data to verify eligibility for federal grants - Pell, SEOG, SNBG, TEACH, OSPG and VIG. Responsible for oversight and administration of federal work study programs.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 10

Job Duty

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 5

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.

USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

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

To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/202112

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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