Senior Financial Aid Counselor
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Job no: 496611
Work type: Full Time Permanent - Staff
Location: Charleston
Categories: Student Affairs
Salary: 52,000 - $55,000
Payscale: Band 5
Job Responsibilities:
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina is accepting applicants for a Senior Financial Aid Counselor in the Financial Aid Office. This position will administer all financial aid programs, with the primary responsibility of the state’s scholarship/grant programs. In addition, the incumbent will also be responsible for the following:
- Manages the state’s LIFE, HOPE, SC Need Based Grant and Palmetto Fellows awards.
- Administers federal, state, and college policies, procedures and guidelines for financial aid awards.
- Ensures records compliance with audit requirements.
- Evaluates applicants’ eligibility and determines amount of financial aid that can be awarded.
- Conducts financial aid workshops for students, high school, and community agencies.
- Primary responsibility for Pell, SEOG, and Federal Work Study Programs.; work includes investigation and development of solutions for changes to federal regulations.
- Ensure maximization of the federal work study spending authorizations.
- Assist Director with private loan processing.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree is required. Must possess excellent communication skills and be able to represent the interest of the office with diplomacy. Evidence of strong organizational management and problem-solving skills are required. Demonstrated data processing, reporting and data analysis skills acquired through a combination of prior work experience and education. This position will require independent decision making relevant to programs administered. Receives limited supervision.
Preferred Qualifications:
Higher Education financial aid experience strongly preferred.
Benefits of Working at The Citadel
- Extensive Health Plans
- Great Retirement Options
- Tuition Waiver Program
- Tuition Exchange for Dependents
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Discounts
- Isle of Palms Beach Club
- Swain Family Boat Center
- Community Service Opportunities
- Mentor/Mentee Program
- Read more about our benefits, on our HR website
About The Citadel College
The Citadel, also known as the Military College of South Carolina, is a public senior military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has a rich history and educational reputation. With our current location on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston, you are close to great restaurants, shopping and much more. Ranked #1 Public College in the South (U.S. News & World Report, 2022) for schools with up to a master’s degree, the opportunities are endless.
There are about 2,300 undergraduate students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Out of the Corps of Cadets, 1 out of 3 graduates earn a military commission. Students can choose from 31 Majors, 57 Minors, pre-health professions, and pre-law (a concentration in political science). The 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio guarantees students a quality education. Another 1,000 students attend the Graduate College, evening and online programs.
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