Senior Analyst, Financial Assistance
Eastern Kentucky University Rawat, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
Higher Education · 501-1,000 employees
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About the role
The Senior Financial Aid Analyst manages financial aid processes including ISIR loading, fund disbursement, and reconciliation reporting. They also collaborate with the Systems Team to develop and maintain automated processes and manage communication logic.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least two years of experience in student financial aid administration. Proficiency in financial aid systems and strong analytical and organizational skills are required.
Full description
Title: Senior Analyst, Financial Assistance
Position Type: Fulltime Staff
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 30R003 - StudentSuccess,Outreach&Opportunity
Division: 5R0000 - Student Success, Engage & Oppor
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Hours Per Week:
Additional Schedule Details:
Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G23
Retirement:
Contact Person: William DeMarcus
Job Summary/Basic Functions
An EKU Senior Financial Aid Analyst plays a crucial role in administering and managing financial aid processes. The Senior Financial Aid Analyst is responsible for various tasks, including but not limited to: ISIR loading, disbursement of financial aid funds, reconciliation reporting, using Argos to run and work daily and weekly reports, and working with the Slate team to manage financial aid communications logic and reporting. In addition to running daily processes, the Senior Financial Aid Analyst will also play a key role on the Systems Team to help maintain and develop automated processes.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, finance, accounting, or a related field. Relevant certifications in financial aid administration are a plus.
Experience: Applicant must have a minimum of three (2) years of experience in the administration of student financial aid.
Licensure & Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven experience in financial aid administration
Experience using the Banner system to perform financial aid processes.
Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends, patterns, and discrepancies in financial aid data.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of testing methodologies and experience participating in system patches and releases is a plus.
Job Duties:
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Funding Source:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions:
EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
