Financial Aid Business Analyst
About The Position
The Financial Aid Business Analyst serves as a functional expert supporting the effective administration of financial aid programs and systems. The position combines knowledge of financial aid regulations, policies, and business processes with functional expertise in PeopleSoft Campus Solutions Financial Aid. The position configures and supports financial aid functionality, independently researches and resolves system and processing issues, evaluates and tests system changes, develops queries and reports, analyzes data, and identifies opportunities for process improvement. The position works collaboratively with ITS and campus partners to translate financial aid business needs into effective system and process solutions while also administering assigned financial aid programs and responsibilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience working with a student information system or other complex enterprise system
- Ability to independently research issues, evaluate information, and identify solutions
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, particularly the Financial Aid module
- Experience with financial aid system configuration, testing, implementation, or troubleshooting
- Experience with developing query reports and supporting data integrity using PeopleSoft Query, Query Manager, or comparable reporting tools
- Experience with business process improvement and financial aid program administration
- Professional experience working in financial aid in a higher education environment.
- Working knowledge of financial aid rules, regulations, programs, and processes
Responsibilities
- Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
- Manages and implements policies and activities for a unit
- Provides strategic leadership to campus partners and serves as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders
- Establishes operational procedures and protocols to support the unit to both prospective and continuing students
- Helps develop and make recommendations for the unit budget
- Ensures appropriate staffing, identifies and addresses training needs, and provides back up for area functions as necessary
Benefits
- Several health insurance options
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Several life insurance options
- AD&D and Accident insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
- Supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation
- 9 legal holidays
- 36 hours of personal holiday
- 96-130 hours of sick leave annually
- Paid parental leave
- 13-27 days of vacation each year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
