Financial Aid Counselor

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

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North Charleston, South CarolinaFull TimeAdministration

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Job Description

About the Role

Join CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY as a Financial Aid Counselor – Higher Education in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Counsel students and parents on financial aid options, financial planning, debt management, and the federal Title IV refund policy, including implications of withdrawal or eligibility changes.

Review, evaluate, and process financial aid applications and supporting documentation to determine eligibility for federal, state, and institutional aid.

Maintain accurate student records, ensuring timely updates, proper documentation, and compliance with institutional, state, and federal

Requirements

Conduct federally required verification in compliance with U. S. Department of Education regulations and university policy; resolve conflicting information promptly.

Evaluate and process Special Circumstances/Professional Judgment requests in accordance with federal and institutional policies, maintaining documentation for audit and regulatory review.

Calculate, package, revise, and award aid, including Pell Grants, Federal Direct Loans, state grants, scholarships, and institutional aid.

Collaborate with Student Accounts and other campus offices regarding billing, payments, refunds, payment plans, reconciliations, and student account concerns as needed.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY as a Financial Aid Counselor – Higher Education.

Key Skills

Financial aid counselingRegulatory complianceStudent records managementFAFSA processingDebt managementVerificationProfessional judgmentFinancial literacyData entryCommunicationProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsAnalytical skillsCustomer serviceHigher education administration

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Financial Aid Counselor position at CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Administration — Physician Career Context

This Administration position at CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Financial aid counseling, Regulatory compliance, Student records management, FAFSA processing, Debt management, Verification, Professional judgment, Financial literacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Administration role.

Core responsibilities: The Financial Aid Counselor is responsible for determining student eligibility for financial aid and awarding funds in compliance with federal and state regulations. They also provide counseling to students and families regarding financial planning, debt management, and institutional policies.

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