Financial Aid Counselor

Financial Aid Counselor

Salary

$42,207.00 Annually

Location

York County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

2027004S

Agency

Winthrop University

Opening Date

07/08/2026

Closing Date

7/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

To apply go to https://winthrop.peopleadmin.com/postings/22105.

Class Code:

AD82

Position Number:

2027004S

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN07

Hiring Range - Min.

$42,207.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$42,207.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran Preference Statement

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

• Description
• Benefits

Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Counseling & Special Programs, the Financial Aid Counselor provides to students, prospective students and parents information and advice on federal, state and institutional student financial aid programs, as well as alternative sources and methods of financing educational costs.

• Provides information and advice on institutional, state and federal student financial aid programs, as well as information on alternative sources and methods of financing educational costs, to students, prospective students and parents via telephone, email and in-person meetings.
• Completes weekly reports, makes and revises financial aid awards, and resolves issues for a student caseload.
• Represents the Office of Financial Aid at campus events and New/Transfer Student Orientation sessions.
• Monitors federal and state rules, regulations and procedures for loans in order to accurately certify federal PLUS and private educational loans.
• Resolves loan errors as needed.
• Processes Federal Work-Study, Voc Rehab FA certifications, SC Commission For Blind certifications, and a portion of the SC Teacher Loan certifications.
• Serves as liaison with other departments for Federal Work-Study questions and concerns.
• Reconciles Federal Work-Study each pay period.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Working knowledge of the federal, state and institutional guidelines for administering financial aid programs or the ability to learn and apply.
• Ability to be sensitive to the concerns of economically disadvantaged students and parents.
• Ability to defuse difficult situations/conversations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to administer complex procedures and regulations and research and resolve complex issues.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the general public.
• Exceptional organizational, customer service, analytical, and oral and written communication skills.
• Must be detailed-oriented and able to work with accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience in student financial aid.
• Relevant work experience on a college campus or experience in counseling, accounting or loan origination/management.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Banner software.

Additional Comments

Travel/Overtime Requirements: Occasional overtime during peak processing periods.

To apply go to https://winthrop.peopleadmin.com/postings/22105.

Telecommuting: Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. At this time, this position is not eligible for telecommuting based on Winthrop's telecommuting policy.

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.

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Winthrop University Address 303 Tillman Hall

Rock Hill, South Carolina, 29733

Phone 803-323-2273

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.