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State of South Carolina · 2 weeks ago

Financial Aid Operations Coordinator

York County, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

York Technical College is a public institution committed to maximizing student success and contributing to regional economic growth. The Financial Aid Operations Coordinator is responsible for coordinating financial aid operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting veterans' benefits administration.

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Responsibilities

Coordinates and processes financial aid transmittals and related documentation to support accurate and timely disbursement of federal, state, institutional, and external aid programs

Reviewing eligibility, enrollment status, and credit-hour loads to ensure each disbursement aligns with regulatory, programmatic, and institutional requirements

Conducts pre- and post-disbursement reviews of individual student financial aid files, identifies discrepancies or errors, and works with the Associate Director of Financial Aid Operations to resolve issues and prevent recurrence

Administers Veterans Affairs education benefits in accordance with federal law, VA guidance, and institutional policy

Processes initial and ongoing VA certifications, enrollment changes, and adjustments for eligible chapters

Monitors regulatory updates, implements procedural changes as required, maintains accurate VA records, and serves as a knowledgeable point of contact for student veterans and eligible dependents regarding enrollment status, benefit usage, and reporting requirements

Supports compliance with federal Title IV, VA, state, and institutional requirements through routine and targeted audits of student financial aid records

Prepares documentation for internal and external audits, responds to audit inquiries, and collaborates with compliance-focused staff to resolve findings and strengthen internal controls

Maintains detailed tracking and documentation practices to support transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement

Works collaboratively with the Associate Directors Financial Aid Operations and Compliance, and Counseling staff within a shared leadership structure to support a consistent, compliant, and student-centered aid process

Contributes to the development and refinement of procedures, checklists, and internal controls related to transmittals, VA processing, and file audits, and participates in training and cross-training to remain current on regulatory requirements