FA Systems Module Lead
About The Position
This position is responsible for leading the ongoing development, implementation, and maintenance of the CMS Financial Aid Module in support of a comprehensive student aid delivery system that administers more than $450 million annually in financial aid to over 30,000 students. Responsibilities include researching, planning, and facilitating the implementation of federal, state, and institutional financial aid program requirements, as well as assisting in leading the Financial Aid Systems team. The role also provides services that are equitable, inclusive, and culturally sensitive to enhance the quality of campus life and uses a student-centered and equity-minded approach in all communication and service efforts.
Requirements
- Thorough knowledge of on-line student information system (PeopleSoft preferred) and imaging systems.
- Knowledge of standard financial aid processing systems, applications and verification procedures.
- Knowledge and experience with PS Query Tool, SQL, SQR preferred.
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise of financial aid to support administration and compliance of federal, state, and institutional regulations and processes.
- Proven ability to analyze user needs and translate into detailed technical specifications.
- Proven ability to design, create, implement and maintain complex technical rules in support of business processes.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data requirements and research data availability and access methods.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate workflow.
- Demonstrated ability to carry out assignments without detailed instructions.
- Strong analytical skills are required to ensure that assessment of issue resolution, project planning, and accurate reporting (internal and external) are adequately achieved to support office goals and priorities.
- Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
- Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.
- Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
Nice To Haves
- PeopleSoft preferred
- PS Query Tool, SQL, SQR preferred
Responsibilities
- Performs the duties of Module Lead for the PeopleSoft Student Administration Financial Aid Module.
- Serves as a primary point of contact for internal questions regarding systems processing and production issues.
- Supervise, plan and direct the work of the Assistant Module Lead, and other financial aid systems staff.
- In coordination with other Module Lead(s) act as point of contact for cross modular support and CMS (Chancellor’s Office Systems Team) Support.
Benefits
- Up to 24 vacation days per year
- 14 paid holidays
- 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual
- A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan
- Voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans
- Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees
- Dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit
- Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families
- Wellness programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
