Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Columbia, SC

Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. manages and administers all aspects of student financial aid program. Oversees the critical flow of all grant, loan, and scholarship dollars to proper entities as required. Being a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. instructs students and parents on the application for loans or scholarships. Has knowledge of available private, state, and federal financial aid programs. Additionally, Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior institutional officer. The Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Associate Director of Financial Aid
  • CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY
  • Orangeburg, SC OTHER
  • Job Details

    Job Location:    Claflin University Main Campus - Orangeburg, SC
    Position Type:    Full Time
    Education Level:    4 Year Degree
    Salary Range:    Undisclosed
    Travel Percentage:    Up to 25%
    Job Shift:    Day
    Job Category:    Education

    Description

    The Associate Director of Financial Aid will report to the Director of Financial Aid and assist in managing and supervising the daily operations of the department/division in alignment with the business and strategic objectives of the University. The Associate Director will operate from a data-informed and equity-focused approach to enhance student access and enrollment in collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders. Assumes responsibility for assisting in the management of all facets of the Financial Aid operation and providing oversight for the administration of federal, state, institutional, and outside financial aid programs in accordance with all applicable regulations. The Associate Director will coordinate and manage all state programs to include SCTG, SC HOPE, LIFE, and Palmetto Fellows, oversee the awarding for incoming freshmen and transfers and the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals, counsel and advise all students who are approved and denied, and conduct audits of state awards. Serves as Coordinator of the South Carolina Tuition Grants Program and all scholarships from the Commission on Higher Education and accepts accountability for the actual transcript verification of eligibility which must be completed to request funding from the state agencies. The SCTG program has an estimated funding of $2.9 million and over 1100 students annually. The CHE programs have an estimated funding of $2.5 million and an estimated 550 students annually. Assists in the development of presentations related to student financial aid information and conduct workshops for staff, high schools, and the community. Performs other duties as required to support the mission of the University and to ensure 100% customer satisfaction.

    Qualifications


    Bachelor’s degree required and a Master’s degree with three years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in a college/university financial aid setting preferred. The successful candidate must possess an exceptional degree of professionalism and demeanor, trustworthiness and dependability, and absolute confidentiality. Must be able to interact effectively with individuals and groups from various social, economic, and educational backgrounds as well as a diverse population. Candidate must be knowledgeable of federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines governing student financial aid and applicable programs. Ability to perform need analysis and to award, verify and process student financial aid records, exercise excellent decisionmaking, and problem-solving skills is required. Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision, manage personnel and coordinate programs, develop and establish financial aid procedures and information, conduct training workshops, and work in a deadline driven environment. Excellent customer service, communication, (oral and written) and presentation skills are necessary to counsel and advise students, provide information to students, colleagues, and the campus community, and interact with Student Financial Aid professionals, agencies, and other stakeholders. Experience implementing Federal and State regulations pertaining to student financial aid and/or student employment is preferred. Experience with current higher education PowerFAIDS/Financial Aid Software, including but not limited to, Jenzabar, MS Office, COD, and NSDLS is strongly preferred

  • 11 Days Ago

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Financial Aid Counselor - REVISED
  • CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY
  • Orangeburg, SC OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Claflin University Main Campus - Orangeburg, SC Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: Undisclosed Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Job Shift: Day ...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Financial Aid Counselor
  • COLUMBIA COLLEGE
  • Columbia, SC OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Columbia College - Columbia, SC Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Category: Education DescriptionJOB SUMMARY This position...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Housekeeping Aid
  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Columbia, SC FULL_TIME
  • This position performs housekeeping duties and functions within Environmental Management Services at the Columbia VA Health Care System in Columbia, South Carolina. This is an open continuous announce...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Housekeeping Aid
  • Hilton Garden Inn/Home2 Suites Columbia Downtown
  • Columbia, SC FULL_TIME
  • YOUR NEXT DESTINATION AWAITS Careers at Commonwealth Lodging Who we are: Top Notch Talent World Class Hospitality We take a proactive, hands-on approach to hotel management. Our team boasts extensive ...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Experienced Financial Services Representative
  • American Heritage Financial, LLC
  • Columbia, SC FULL_TIME
  • Experienced Financial Services Representative American Heritage Financial is looking for highly motivated and entrepreneurial individuals. With our firm, you become part of a full-service financial fi...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Caregiver Med Passer (Experienced)
  • New Perspective Senior Living
  • Columbia, SC
  • ** Caregiver Med Passer (Experienced)** **Job Category****:** Caregiver **Requisition Number****:** CAREG03311 Showing 1...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Caregiver Med Passer (Full-time or Part-time)
  • New Perspective Senior Living
  • Columbia, SC
  • ** Caregiver Med Passer (Full-time or Part-time)** **Job Category****:** Caregiver **Requisition Number****:** CAREG0331...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Caregiver Med Passer (Experienced) - Sign on!!
  • New Perspective Senior Living
  • Columbia, SC
  • ** Caregiver Med Passer (Experienced) - Sign on!!** **Job Category****:** Caregiver **Requisition Number****:** CAREG033...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician (Pulmonary)
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Columbia, SC
  • Summary OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military ...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Psychologist (TBI Clinic)
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Columbia, SC
  • Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement ...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, across which rivers drop as falls or rapids. Columbia grew up at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The Congaree was the farthest inland point of river navigation. The energy of falling water also powered Columbia's early mills. The city has capitalized on this location which includes three rivers by christening itself "The Columbia Riverbanks Region". Columbia is lo...
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Income Estimation for Financial Aid Director - Higher Ed. jobs
$72,599 to $105,015
Columbia, South Carolina area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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