University of Buffalo-posted 3 months ago
$66,000 - $76,000/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Buffalo, NY
Educational Services

The University at Buffalo (UB) Financial Aid department within Enrollment Management seeks to hire a Data Analyst. In this position, you will support operational reporting and analytic needs of the Financial Aid Office. This position reports to the Associate Director for Systems and Funds Management.

  • Creation, management, and use of data sets utilized by the Financial Aid Office.
  • Collaborate with university partners on shared initiatives and crossover data analysis.
  • Create data queries within the PeopleSoft CRM to support daily processing functions.
  • Develop recommendations and collaborate with leadership to determine data needs and to execute data requests.
  • Verify program logic by preparing data for trial runs and by implementing tested changes.
  • Serve as the primary contact for institutional and external survey requirements related to financial aid.
  • Manage multiple cyclical processes related to the preparation, awarding and reconciliation of federal, state, and institutional financial aid funds.
  • Assist in the configuration, testing and maintenance of the PeopleSoft CRM used to process financial aid.
  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional work experience in a higher education environment. A combination of education and experience can be considered in lieu of the requirement.
  • Knowledge of data management concepts, tools, issues, and environments such as database application development/SQL programming, data/statistical analysis, and model development.
  • Experience collecting, managing, analyzing, and reporting data using software to organize, analyze, and visualize information and communicate findings.
  • Strong working knowledge of MS office applications required including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Possess and display a high-level of customer service to all constituents.
  • Applicants must be eligible to work within the United States in a full-time capacity without visa sponsorship.
  • Higher education experience with student information systems in assessment of admissions and enrollment management.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Access.
  • Experience with a customer relationship management tool, or an admissions system (preferably Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions).
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Tuition assistance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work hours
  • Employee wellness programs
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