Financial Aid Systems & Automation Analyst

About the role

This full-time position serves as a functional and technical resource supporting the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. The role focuses on improving systems, streamlining processes, and supporting data integrity within Ellucian Banner and related platforms. The individual in this role will help bridge operational needs and technical solutions in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Support configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of financial aid systems.
• Develop and utilize Oracle SQL queries for reporting, validation, and process support.
• Identify opportunities to improve awarding and financial aid functions efficiency through automation and process redesign.
• Assist with system integrations and data flow between platforms.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and institutional financial aid requirements.
• Provide general technical and functional support to financial aid staff.
• Assist with special projects and evolving office needs.
• Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information.
• Implement software changes in accordance with Information Services’ system development methodology and security controls.
• Provide support and development for essential Financial Aid processes including FAFSA data load, aid packaging and awarding, Satisfactory Academic Progress, state award certification and reimbursement, packaging philosophy, and award management software.
• Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and initiatives.

Qualifications

• One year of work experience with analysis and reporting, or combination of work experience and education/training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities may qualify.
• Previous experience working with Banner, developing reports with current reporting platform and/or working in a college/university environment.
• Work experience with student information systems, database software and computer programming data.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.) is offered with this position. For a list of benefits offered, please see the following link: Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $51,000-$54,000, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is full-time and works 12 months per year.

Skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to adapt and manage changing priorities. Attention to detail and ability to work with sensitive information. Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion.