Financial Aid Counselor - Cherokee County

Salary : $39,764.00 - $56,670.00 Annually

Location : Spartanburg County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 139170

Agency : Spartanburg Community College

Opening Date : 10 / 20 / 2025

Class Code : : AD82

Position Number : : 139170

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : Monday - Thursday 8 am - 5 pm Friday 8 am - 1 : 30 pm

Pay Grade : Band 5

Hiring Range - Min. : $39,764.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $56,670.00

Opening Date : 10 / 20 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : The application must be completed to include unofficial transcript(s), all current and previous work history, salaries, and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.

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

Job Responsibilities

Serves as a Financial Aid contact for CCC / UCC. Counsel applicants, students, and parents on the financial aid process, FAFSA completion, verification, required documents, and financial aid awards. Responsible for conducting FAFSA workshops.

Serves as a Financial Aid Counselor in charge of FAFSA and financial aid file completion. Ensure students / parents receive the help they need to complete the FAFSA and understand what is needed for financial aid file completion.

Conducts all FAFSA workshops at local high schools and special events. Help students / parents establish their FAFSA User ID and complete the FAFSA.

Serves as liaison between the Financial Aid Office and Admissions.

Coordinates financial aid call campaigns.

Develops communication plans for financial aid file completion.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree and financial aid experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Higher education experience in the area of Student Services. Sales and marketing background.

Additional Comments

Spartanburg Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

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.