Assoc Director, Financial Aid

Department: AIK Financial Aid

Advertised Salary Range: Salary commensurate with qualifications

Part/Full Time: Full Time

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.

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Advertised Job Summary

Associate Director of Financial Aid (Financial Aid Manager II), Minimum Salary: $59,581 per year, USCA Financial Aid. The Associate Director of Financial Aid ensures institutional compliance with federal, state, and institutional financial aid regulations while managing various student aid programs. This role combines regulatory expertise, systems management, and student service to support access to higher education. The position requires proficiency with Banner, FSA systems, EdConnect, and federal and state regulations. The Associate Director plays a critical role in maintaining compliance oversight, managing technology systems, and providing specialized support for need-based grant programs while supervising staff and ensuring accurate processing of financial aid funds. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Strong supervisory and interpersonal skills, keen attention to detail, familiarity with enterprise-type systems such as Banner, and literacy with MS office and PC applications. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Preferred: Master’s degree and 5 years of previous experience as an Assistant Director in Financial Aid. Direct experience with Banner Technology and supervisory experience. Additionally, preference will be given to those with experience in Institutional Methodology (IM), Common Origination and Disbursement (COD), and Direct Loan and Student Employment processing in Banner. Application deadline: September 23, 2025. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. USC Aiken is an AA/EOE.

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

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Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree and 5 years of previous experience as an Assistant Director in Financial Aid. Direct experience with Banner Technology and supervisory experience. Additionally, preference will be given to those with experience in Institutional Methodology (IM), Common Origination and Disbursement (COD), and Direct Loan and Student Employment processing in Banner.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Strong supervisory and interpersonal skills, keen attention to detail, familiarity with enterprise-type systems such as Banner, and literacy with MS office and PC applications.

Job Close Date

09/23/2025

Special Instructions to Applicant

In addition to completing the online application, please also upload your resume and a separate cover letter. 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 September 23, 2025. To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194270

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