Financial Aid IT Specialist

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The Information Specialist will play a key role in the maintenance and implementation of the Banner Financial Aid module. Help manage loan programs including Direct, Plus and Alternative loans. Provide financial aid data/reports for Federal, State, and Institutional entities as needed by Office Management or Staff. Help maintain the Student Forms Software and process, and other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cultivate an active, comprehensive, and current working knowledge of Federal, State, University regulations and procedures, as well as the computer systems and other tools, manuals, and equipment necessary to function effectively in the SUU Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. This is accomplished by participating in training workshops and conferences and through extensive personal study.
• Maintain the Banner Financial Aid module.
• Provide training on the Banner Financial Aid module and other Federal and State Programs. Including assisting in the creation and sending of notifications to students, both hard copy and electronic.
• Provide technical support and maintenance to the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office.
• Run reports and statistical analysis and provide data for institutional and outside entities.
• Maintain the Financial Aid & Scholarships departmental website.
• Assist in required departmental compliance with Institutional, State, and Federal cybersecurity and data privacy regulations.
• Run tracking, budgeting, awarding, and disbursement processes. Including assisting in the completion of State and Federal Fund reconciliation between the Financial Aid office and other entities.
• Serve as Federal Primary Destination Point Administrator, managing departmental access to all necessary Federal systems and processes.
• Assist in the setup and maintenance of the academic scholarship processes.
• Assist in the Management of the loan programs including Direct, Plus and Private loans.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• Federal Financial Aid experience desired.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ellucian Banner experience, both as a functional user and technical user.
• SQL Developer experience.
• Experience with Evisions Argos and FormFusion.
• Experience with CampusLogic (StudentForms).
• SQL Experience (Create and Modify Ability)

Documents Needed to Apply:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for 3 professional references

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