Student Finance Analyst II
About The Position
Join our team as a Student Finance Analyst, where you will play a vital role in supporting student success through accurate and efficient financial aid processing. In this position, you will contribute to core student finance operations, including Title IV (TIV) awarding, verification, disbursement, and credit balance processing. Working under general direction, you will provide essential support to both internal stakeholders and external partners while ensuring a high level of accuracy, compliance, and responsiveness. You will also leverage data and reporting to identify trends, provide insights, and support continuous improvement initiatives within student finance operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a data-driven environment and is passionate about making a positive impact on student outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in student accounts and/or financial aid preferred
- At least 2 years of experience in an analytical role preferred, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making
- Solid working knowledge of Title IV funding and student finance policies, with the ability to apply regulations in a practical setting
- Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to generate reports, interpret data, and translate insights into actionable recommendations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, along with experience in database and web-based applications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, concisely, and effectively while adapting to different audiences
- Demonstrated ability to proactively solve problems by asking insightful questions, validating information, considering alternatives, and maintaining a solution-focused approach
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain access to the NSLDS system (must not be in default on Title IV federal aid)
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of processes, procedures, and policies, applying them effectively in day-to-day responsibilities
- Apply advanced Title IV knowledge with minimal guidance, including troubleshooting issues and recommending solutions
- Generate, analyze, and interpret reports to support student finance operations and decision-making
- Identify trends within student finance data, conducting root cause analysis to uncover insights and opportunities
- Proactively anticipate potential risks or questions and communicate recommended solutions to stakeholders
- Evaluate current processes and procedures, recommending improvements and assisting in the implementation of changes, including training team members
- Present report findings and insights to leadership, clearly explaining trends and any anomalies
- Appropriately escalate concerns or complex issues to leadership when needed
- Support student finance system or database conversions, collaborating with leadership and IT teams
- Take ownership of key processes, contributing to team success through execution, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing
- Hold yourself accountable for meeting team objectives, deadlines, and service level agreements (SLAs), proactively communicating any risks to timelines
- Perform additional duties as assigned while ensuring adherence to all organizational policies and standards
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
- 15 Days of Paid Vacation Days each Calendar Year
- 12 Paid Holidays + 2 floating holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
