Job Opportunity: Loan Coordinator – Financial Aid

Location: Greenwood, SC

Pay: $27.69 - $29.23/hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours/week (8:30am to 5pm)

Are you passionate about helping students access higher education? Join our team as a Loan Coordinator in the Financial Aid department and play a vital role in ensuring compliance, managing loan processes, and guiding students and families through the financial aid journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee federal and private loan certifications, disbursements, and reconciliations while ensuring adherence to regulations.
• Provide counseling and advising to students, parents, and the public regarding financial aid processes, student eligibility, and available resources.
• Manage Return to Title IV (R2T4) processes for students who withdraw.
• Collaborate with the Director of Financial Aid and other staff to uphold the integrity and accuracy of financial aid operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least one to two years of professional financial aid experience OR relevant higher education experience.
• Strong commitment to providing excellent customer service and adhering to ethical standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Customer service experience in higher education.
• Familiarity with Banner or similar financial aid systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive understanding of federal Title IV regulations and guidelines for student financial assistance programs.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail .
• Strong computer proficiency and the ability to work in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment .
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with faculty, staff, students, parents, and counselors.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a difference in students’ lives by facilitating access to education.
• Work in a supportive, mission-driven team environment.
• Potential pathway to a full-time permanent role.

If you have a passion for financial aid and student success and meet the qualifications, apply today to join our Financial Aid Department as a Loan Coordinator!