Title: Mgr., Financial Aid & Scholarships Systems & Data Admin
Location: Auburn United States
Job Description:
Position Details
Position Information
Requisition Number S4179P Home Org Name Financial Aid Division Name VP for Enrollment Management Position Title Mgr., Financial Aid & Scholarships Systems & Data Admin Job Class Code KB20 Appointment Status Full or Part-time Part-time FTE Limited Term No Limited Term Length Job Summary
The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships is seeking a Manager of Financial Aid & Scholarships Systems & Data Adminwho will manage the day-to-day functionality of the various technical systems utilized by Financial Aid & Scholarships to ensure operational efficacy, ongoing business modernization and the quality of the department's business process and system performance. This position will also develop in-depth, complex reporting and manage the exchange of data between systems.
This job may be eligible for remote work per university guidelines and policies However, due to compliance requirements, we are unable to consider applicants from certain international locations or specific states. Candidates will be informed of the applicable locations during the recruitment process.
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Essential Functions
Serves as the functional administrator for Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships solutions, oversees and recommends best procedures, processes, and workflows for these solutions. Coordinates the research, management, maintenance, execution, and training on Financial Aid & Scholarships software solutions to meet the needs of the department and campus partners
Create ad-hoc and recurring reports from multiple data sources using complex SQL queries and other reporting tools while validating results.
Assesses current and future system business needs, performing quality control measures to address system and regulatory compliance, documenting financial aid and scholarship processes, gap analysis, and ensuring data integrity.
Participates on the advisory and installation committees involved with installing new or upgraded
administrative system or processes. Serves as the technical liaison and representative for Financial Aid and Scholarships on IT-related functions between central technology support, other university departments, and vendors in implementing and maintaining pertinent systems.
Evaluate current business processes to identify process improvements and opportunities for automation with a focus on business modernization.
Manage and validate the transfer of data to/from various Financial Aid & Scholarships systems and reporting tools.
Manage the implementation of systems upgrades/bundles/patches for the department. Analyzes revised systems specifications, making any needed modifications to business processes and communicating any updates to affected users.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
To be eligible, an individual must meet all minimum requirements which are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities typically expected to be successful in the role. For education and experience, minimum requirements are listed on the top row below. If substitutions are available, they will be listed on subsequent rows and may only to be utilized when the candidate does not meet the minimum requirements.
Education Level: Bachelor's degree
Focus of Education: Business administration, engineering, management information systems, business analytics, or related field.
Years of Experience: 6 years
Focus of Experience: Data management tools and systems, data analysis and reporting, or enrollment/student systems
OR
Education Level: Master's Degree
Focus of Education: Business administration, engineering, management information systems, business analytics, or related field.
Years of Experience: 3 years
Focus of Experience: Data management tools and systems, data analysis and reporting, or enrollment/student systems
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
Minimum Skills and Abilities Minimum Technology Skills Minimum License and Certifications
Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Experience with Ellucian Banner
Prior leadership of system conversions and/or implementation
Financial Aid, Scholarship or Business Office/Bursar experience
Understanding of the core concepts of Enrollment Management
Experience with third-party financial aid systems for scholarship management and/or financial aid processing
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range $62,010-$111,620 Job Category Information Systems/Technology Working Hours if Non-Traditional City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: Alabama List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position Posting Date 01/13/2025 Closing Date 01/31/2025 EEO Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
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Please tell us how you first heard about this opportunity.
(Open Ended Question)
Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University:
Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee within probationary period
Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee outside of probationary period
Current part-time Auburn or AUM employee
Not an Auburn or AUM employee
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, management information systems, business analytics, or related field?
Yes
No
Do you have 6 years of experience in data management tools and systems, data analysis and reporting, or enrollment/student systems OR a higher degree to use in lieu of experience?
Yes
No
