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Financial Aid and Veterans Assistance Administrative Support Specialist #2642

State of South Carolina

Trident Technical College

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$33,339 - $61,080

per year

Closes

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves providing administrative support to the financial aid and veterans assistance department at a community college, handling tasks like processing student documents, managing office operations, and assisting with data entry under general supervision.

It may include supervising junior staff and acting as a bridge between the department and other college offices.

A good fit would be someone organized and detail-oriented with experience in office management who enjoys helping students and working in a busy, team-oriented environment.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma with relevant experience in business management, public administration, or administrative services; bachelor's degree may substitute for experience
  • Ideal: Bachelor's degree plus 2 years relevant experience, or associate degree plus 4 years relevant experience
  • Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment
  • Ability to coordinate diverse administrative functions with attention to detail, confidentiality, and time-sensitive priorities
  • Strong communication skills with empathy and ability to build effective working relationships across the college and with stakeholders
  • Ability to plan, organize, and supervise subordinate personnel
  • Ability to work independently with sound judgment, apply exceptional customer service, and thrive in a diverse, fast-paced environment

Full Job Description

This position reports to the Director of Financial Aid and will provide administrative support and general administrative functions to the Financial Aid and Veterans Assistance department. This position works under general supervision, exercising independent judgment in managing administrative process, fiscal support actions, and office operations. May supervise support personnel and serve as a liaison between the department and other institutional offices. Assists with processing financial aid and/or veteran student documents. Supports the director in coordinating the collection, review, and input of financial information and data.

Requirements

A high school diploma and relevant experience in business management, public administration, or administrative services, or a bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience.

Qualifications

Ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and two (2) years relevant experiences in business management, public administration, or administrative services; or an associate degree and four (4) years relevant experiences in business management, public administration, or administrative services. Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment. Ability to coordinate diverse administrative functions. Attention to detail, confidentiality, and time sensitive priorities. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the college and with all stakeholders. Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of subordinate personnel. Ability to communicate effectively and with empathy. Ability to work independently with sound judgement and apply exceptional customer service standards and procedures. Ability to work in a diverse and fast-paced environment.

May require some overnight travel. Additional hours may be required during peak processing cycles.

Additional Information

Applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application. To fully evaluate qualifications, some positions may require submission of unofficial transcripts with the application. Only complete applications are considered. For assistance, contact TTC Human Resources at 843.574.6201. The position is open until filled with preference given to applicants who apply February 16, 2024.

Faculty positions require the submission of related unofficial transcripts with the application and may include any required certifications. Upon hire, official transcripts/certifications are required.

Staff positions where a degree may be substituted for the related work experience must submit unofficial transcripts related to the position with the application and/or certifications. Upon hire, official transcripts/certifications are required.

Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the application, mailed to TTC Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed to 843.574.6682 or emailed in PDF format to Employment@tridenttech.edu by the deadline date and time.

Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will remove your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Trident Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/25/2026

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