Lead Financial Aid Sys Analyst
Job Description
The Lead Financial Aid Systems Analyst leads the day to day operations of the Systems team and manages the competing priorities set forth by the University Scholarships and Financial Aid Leadership. Responsible for all system upgrades including scheduling, testing, and implementation in coordination with Academic Applications team. Coordinates new aid year set up and special projects. Stays current on modifications to Banner through the Banner e-communities and seamlessly integrates improvements with current system functionality to meet and maintain compliance for the university. Provides subject matter expert knowledge of Banner and/or Financial Aid to research, identify, and propose process improvements for University Scholarships and Financial Aid.
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Information Technology, or other related field. They must also show experience in a higher education setting, with preference given to Financial Aid experience. Candidates must have experience with Ellucian Banner or comparable Student Information System and demonstrated expertise with the Microsoft Office suite of applications. Additionally the candidate must have demonstrated in-depth experience working with relational database designs and writing SQL. Preference will be given to applicants with a Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field of study. Experience with supervision of staff is a plus. Working knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations and experience working with Banner Financial Aid; COD, CPS, SAIG, NSLDS, and ELM is also a preferred.
Core Competencies:
- Experience with Ellucian Banner, SQL programming/coding, and Microsoft desktop applications and operating systems
- Strong skills in process management and report writer language (Argos or similar high-level report writer)
- Strong organizational skills, ability to follow written and oral procedures with attention to detail
- Initiative and problem solving skills to identify, research, and solve complex IT programming and financial aid problems
- Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills. Ability to work in a diverse environment
- Ability to multi-task and successfully complete assignments and projects under tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently in a complex business environment and as a part of a team
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Information Technology, or other related field and significant training and or experience
• Experience in a higher education setting (Financial Aid experience preferred)
• Ellucian Banner Experience or comparable Student Information System
• Expertise with the Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Demonstrated experience working with relational database designs and writing SQL
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field of study • Experience supervising staff • Possess a working knowledge of the day-to-day functions of the Financial Aid Office and/or working knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations • Experience working with COD, CPS, SAIG, NSLDS, and ELM |
Salary Information
Anticipated salary range is $67,000 - $74,500
Review Date
January 13, 2020
Additional Information
The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check
Qualified applicants must electronically submit online application, cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, and a list of 3 professional references to jobs.vt.edu.
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