Student Finance Analyst I

Covista•Lisle, IL

21h•$17 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Covista as a Student Finance Analyst to support student success through accurate, timely, and compliant financial aid processing. The role contributes to student finance operations, including Title IV awarding, verification, disbursement, and credit balance processing. Working under general direction, the analyst collaborates with internal teams and external partners, using data and reporting to identify trends, provide actionable insights, and improve operations. The role is suited to a detail-oriented, analytical professional who is comfortable in a data-driven environment and motivated to make a direct impact on student outcomes. Covista operates on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week, Monday through Thursday.

Requirements

Must possess effective customer service skills.
Excellent verbal and communication skills.
Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and integrity.
Consistent attention to detail and follow-up.
Must be a team player.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
Proactive in researching new student finance regulations and issues.
Well-developed organizational skills.
PC skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, database, and internet applications.
Excellent math and analytical skills.
Eligible to obtain and maintain access to the NSLDS system; must not be in default of Title IV Federal aid.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Two years of experience in student accounts and/or financial aid preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of student finance processes, procedures, and policies in day-to-day work.
Use advanced Title IV knowledge with minimal guidance to troubleshoot issues and recommend solutions.
Generate, analyze, and interpret reports to support student finance operations and decision-making.
Identify trends in student finance data and conduct root cause analysis.
Anticipate potential risks or questions and communicate recommended solutions to stakeholders.
Evaluate processes and procedures, recommend improvements, support implementation, and train team members.
Present report findings and insights to leadership, explaining trends and anomalies.
Escalate concerns or complex issues to leadership when needed.
Support student finance system or database conversions in partnership with leadership and IT teams.
Take ownership of key processes and contribute through execution, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing.
Meet team objectives, deadlines, and service level agreements, and proactively communicate risks to timelines.
Perform additional assigned duties while adhering to organizational policies and standards.