Financial Aid Systems Specialist

Colorado School of Mines

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Colorado School of Mines is seeking a Financial Aid Systems Specialist to join the Office of Financial Aid. This role is responsible for the day-to-day systems operations and processes, managing and implementing system and process projects, and recommending enhancements to streamline financial aid processes. The specialist must maintain a thorough understanding of federal, state, and institutional financial assistance programs, work collaboratively in a team environment, and train other staff on office processes and operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Two years related systems experience
Two plus years of in-depth knowledge of Ellucian Banner, Workday, or similar ERP system
Two plus years of in-depth knowledge of ISE scheduling software or similar software
Excellent organizational and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills
Demonstrated working knowledge using data management software applications and database systems.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Currently authorized to work in the United States.
Successful completion of a background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Five plus years of related systems experience
Experience working with any/all of the following financial aid systems: COD, CPS, SAIG, NSLDS, ELM, EdConnect, and TDClient

Responsibilities

Leading the day-to-day systems operations and processes within the Office Scholarship and Financial Assistance, including multiple electronic data loads and data exchanges with the US Department of Education.
Coordinating new aid year set up.
Providing subject matter expertise for the Ellucian Banner and Workday ERP systems, to research, identify, and propose process improvements for the Office of Financial Aid.
Staying current on modifications to Banner and Workday through e-communities and seamlessly integrating new releases and patches with current system functionality to maintain compliance.
Collaborating with the IT department in the use of the ISE job scheduler and automation software.
Maintaining a thorough understanding of guidance governing Federal, state, and institutional financial assistance programs.
Utilizing available resources to provide information in group and one-on-one settings.
Coordinating efforts in administering aid and educating/training other staff regarding office processes and operations.
Exercising professional judgement when appropriate, if Federal, state, or institutional guidelines do not seem to adequately address a particular situation.
Performing other duties as assigned and managing other special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Flexible health and dental care options
Generous sick/vacation time
13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
Free RTD Ecopass
Discount programs through the State of Colorado
Free tickets for Mines Athletics home games
Access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center.
On campus daycare center.