Financial Aid Counselor

Salary : $38,985.00 - $72,134.00 Annually

Location : Greenwood County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 172584

Agency : Lander University

Division : Financial Aid

Opening Date : 01 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Class Code : : CB70

Position Number : : 00000000000

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : Position Work Hours : 37.5 hours per week.To include some nights and weekends

Pay Band : Band 5

Hiring Range - Min. : $38,000.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $44,000.00

Opening Date : 01 / 14 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Applications must be submitted online at www.careers.sc.gov. Receipt of individual applications not acknowledged. See position status at www.lander.edu / hr. Lander University is a tobacco-free campus. All final candidates are subject to successfully completing background requirements.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

The Financial Aid Counselor will assist students in receiving all financial assistance available to them. Will work closely with prospective and continuing students and families in planning and coordinating the funding of their education through eligible student loans, grants, scholarships and other financial arrangements. Will provide financial aid counseling and processing for all students.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs. A valid driver's license and safe driving history. Prefer knowledge of federal and state financial aid programs. Must have strong skills in providing excellent customer service and demonstrate strong ethics. A valid driver's license and safe driving history are required.

Additional Comments

Must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong computer and technological skills. Must have strong communication skills, verbal and written, and ability to empathize with internal and external clients.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Do you have a Bachelor's degree?

Do you have experience in any student services programs?

Do you have knowledge of federal and state financial aid programs?

Where did you hear about this position?

• www.jobs.sc.gov
• Lander Website
• SC Works
• SC Vocational Rehabilitation
• Lander Employee
• Lander Alumni Facebook or LinkedIn
• Other

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Salary : $38,985 - $72,134