Student Financial Functional Analyst

Title: Student Financial Functional Analyst

Employee Classification: Student Finc Functional Analyst

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Finance

Sub Division-Department: HSC-Finance and Planning

Department: HSC-Student Finance-350271

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Dependent upon Qualifications

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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The Office of Student Finance is responsible for all aspects of a student's account. This includes but is not limited to the assessment of tuition and fees for account billing, collection of tuition and fees, third-party payments, student refunds, Installment plan options, and short-term loans. Student Finance is also a part of the UNT Health Community, providing financial services through the Cashier's Office.

Some of these services include accepting and depositing departmental receipts and administering petty cash.

This position is responsible for design, integration, implementation, maintenance, upgrades, and performing management of complex and comprehensive (intermediate level) functional information system duties for Student Finance (SF). Acts as liaison between and works collaboratively with the department, Information Technology System Services (ITSS), and other internal and external stakeholders as required. Participates in system education, project planning/development and business process review/improvement. Responsible for ensuring all programming, reporting, communication, support and electronic workflow needs are met in a timely manner.

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field and three (3) years of business analysis or business functional experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Experience using SQL against relational databases to code, interpret and execute reports/queries.
• Knowledge of database structure and entity relationships.
• Proficient in the use of reporting and decision support tools and the use of all Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience designing business-based solutions.
• Experience developing and managing information systems.
• Experience training users and communication of technical information to people with varying levels experience.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple assignments.
• Ability to be organized and keep meticulous records.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to identify and apply solutions to the functional work of the assigned unit, ensuring that all requirements are met.
• Ability to develop and maintain detailed documentation.
• Ability to create and maintain testing plans.
• Ability to conduct research into system issues.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
• Ability to be highly self-motivated and directed, with attention to details. Ability to prioritize in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

• Coordinate, maintain, and assist with user security and account setups.
• Provide support in the triage, troubleshooting and resolution of ERP related issues.
• Identify and track system defects as well as enhancements to ensure the proper routing of problems to vendor, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with vendor support on the resolution of application issues and system problems.
• Lead the…