"Operations Specialist"

Job Details

Posting Summary

Classification Title: Financial Aid Specialist

Classification Code: AD80

Pay Band: 4

Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines: No

Subject to Credit Check: No

Internal Title: Operations Specialist

Department: Financial Aid & Scholarships

Position Type: PCLS - Slotted Classified

Full or Part Time: Full-Time

Basis: 12 mo.

Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week

Normal Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm Monday - Thursday; 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Friday

Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following full-time position: Operations Specialist in the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in financial aid, admission, student recruitment, student services and/or student life in a college or university setting preferred.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Processes awards for financial aid applicants through Ellucian’s Colleague and the Federal Student Aid electronic processing systems to include the review of applications, budgeting, and awarding funds. Provides support in manual awarding processes, budget creation, and reviewing loan histories from the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS).
• Provides support within Direct Loan program through workflow processing, adjustment requests, budget analysis, determining eligibility, sending communications and reviewing/auditing of various reports.
• Provides support within Private loan program through workflow processing, adjustment requests, budget analysis, determining eligibility, sending communications, importing/exporting, and reviewing/auditing various reports.
• Supports various financial aid operations through report analysis and auditing internal controls.
• Assists with processing of specialized financial aid programs, to include, but not limited to, NCAA, SC state programs, Campus Based aid (College Work Study and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant) and various institutional aid programs.

Financial Aid Specialist (AD80/61122325/ FTE -S01108P), full-time position with benefits. SC State Pay Band: 04. Salary Range: $33,339.00-$47,509.00. Hours vary depending on office demands. Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must possess strong organizational skills, relate well with students and family members and work in team and independent environments. Must excel in written and interpersonal communication skills and have strong computer skills, specifically in MS Excel and Word, and the scope to work within more detailed financial aid software programs. Must have the ability to read and effectively interpret policy and regulations; understand priorities and deliver projects on time; cooperation with other departments and adaptability are required. Outstanding oral, written, and organizational skills are required.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/120581. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Posting Number: FTE-S01108P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 01/02/2026

Job Open Date: 12/09/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes