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.