Preferred:** Master's degree and 5 years' experience in financial aid systems, student information systems, or a related technical/functional role or an equivalent combination of education and experience **Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications** **Required:** - Strong customer service and student-centered approach ```{=html} ``` - Effective communication and documentation skills ```{=html} ``` - High attention to detail and data accuracy ```{=html} ``` - Project management or system design skills ```{=html} ``` - Commitment to federal compliance and institutional policy ```{=html} ``` - Creativity, willingness to innovate and develop effective solutions ```{=html} ``` - Team player committed to collaborative success ```{=html} ``` - Training and presentation skills ```{=html} ``` - Ownership and follow-through on assignments ```{=html} ``` - Initiative and proactive mindset ```{=html} ``` - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including functions and pivot tables) ```{=html} ``` - Functional understanding of programming concepts and languages ```{=html} ``` - Attention to detail and big-picture thinking ```{=html} ``` - Strong research, evaluation, and decision-making skills ```{=html} ``` - Ability to multi-task and prioritize across multiple projects ```{=html} ``` - Solid organizational and time management skills ```{=html} ``` - Demonstrated experience configuring systems, managing data processes, and supporting complex business operations **Preferred: ** - Experience with system design or project management ```{=html} ``` - Ability to conduct manual and automated software testing ```{=html} ``` - Familiarity with HTML ```{=html} ``` - Experience in training and onboarding new users ```{=html} ``` - Technical experience with student information systems ```{=html} ``` - Experience with SQL, data querying, or reporting tools ```{=html} ``` - Proficiency with system configuration, aid-year rollover, query development, and packaging strategies **Typical Starting Pay: $88,000-$114,000** The actual compensation offered will take into consideration internal equity and may vary based on the candidate's job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors. **Financial Aid Systems Analyst** The Financial Aid Systems Analyst serves as a senior technical and functional expert responsible for the design, configuration, and optimization of financial aid systems supporting the administration of federal, state, and institutional aid programs totaling more than $150M annually.