Data Analyst​/SQL​/Oracle Platforms - Student Financial Aid; CS

Data Analyst /SQL/Oracle Platforms
- Student Financial Aid (CS27-026)

Salary: $47,000.00 - $52,000.00 Annually

Location:

Edwardsville, IL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 01416

Organization:
Stu Financial Aid

Opening Date: 07/22/2026

Closing Date: 7/26/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Data Analyst /SQL/Oracle Platforms – Student Financial Aid (CS27-026)

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Data Analyst /SQL/Oracle Platforms – Student Financial Aid (CS27-026). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Why SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

• Assist with the demands placed on the Office of Financial Aid related to federal campus-based programs and the coordination of other federal and state financial aid programs.
• Provide reporting and data support for the University and the Office of Financial Aid using SQL, Argos, and Power BI, including data analysis, requirements analysis, documentation, and problem solving.
• Apply independent judgment to define needs, prioritize activities, and identify resources to support students in securing the financial resources needed to obtain their education at SIUE.
• Collaborate with key administrators across campus to facilitate the financial aid process in compliance with federal and state regulations, University financial liability requirements, and program participation guidelines.
• Support compliance efforts by transferring Financial Aid materials to and from the U.S. Department of Education.
• Assist the Office of Financial Aid by posting information to student accounts to maintain accurate data and by testing newly released software patches.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Any one or any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories:

• College coursework which includes Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
• 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
• Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
• 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
• Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
• Work experience in IT-related functions, such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field.

Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position may be required.

AND

• 2+ additional years of hands-on development experience in SQL and/or Oracle platforms.

• 2 years of direct Financial Aid experience working in a University Financial Aid office.
• 5 years of SQL development experience Knowledge of a computerized Student Information System required.
• Proficiency with PC software such as Word, Excel, Access, and Argos.
• The ability to utilize business intelligence tools to provide data analysis for functional teams and customers.
• Must have experience working through, design, build, testing and implementing large IT projects.
• Experience in identifying system needs, preparing system requirements, evaluating vendor software, preparing systems related documentation and training end user staff.

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Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver's License or state of Illinois . Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.

Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 5031 – SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at:…