Financial Aid Systems Analyst

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Support Financial Aid Technology and Data Excellence as a Financial Aid Systems Analyst at CWI!

Are you passionate about technology, data, and improving the student experience? The College of Western Idaho (CWI) is seeking a Financial Aid Systems Analyst to provide systems expertise, reporting support, and technical leadership for the technology tools that support Financial Aid operations.

In this role, you'll serve as a key partner between Financial Aid, Information Technology, and institutional stakeholders to ensure systems are configured, maintained, and optimized to support compliance, operational efficiency, and student success.

At CWI, Financial Aid plays a critical role in helping students access educational opportunities. As a Financial Aid Systems Analyst, you'll help ensure the systems that support financial aid administration are accurate, reliable, and responsive to changing regulations and student needs. This position offers an opportunity to blend technical expertise, data analysis, problem-solving, and collaboration in a mission-driven environment.

CWI offers one of the most affordable and comprehensive benefits packages in higher education, including:

11%+ employer retirement contributions

Generous personal leave

Lead the annual configuration and setup of financial aid systems and modules for each academic year

Research, evaluate, test, and implement enhancements and system functionality that support Financial Aid operations and regulatory compliance

Troubleshoot complex system issues and coordinate resolution efforts with Information Technology, software vendors, and external partners

Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, system enhancements, and best practices related to financial aid administration

Serve as the primary liaison between Financial Aid staff and IT, report-writing teams, and technical support personnel

Translate business needs and operational requirements into detailed functional specifications

Support system modifications, configuration updates, and process improvements

Develop and maintain user acceptance testing plans, scripts, and documentation

Coordinate testing and validation of software upgrades, patches, releases, and system enhancements

Query, analyze, and validate data across internal and external systems to ensure data integrity and accuracy

Support reporting requirements and assist in the preparation of required federal, state, and institutional reports

Partner with Financial Aid leadership to prepare annual reporting submissions to the U.S. Department of Education

Coordinate reconciliation reporting, research, and issue resolution related to federal financial aid funds

Ensure accurate reporting and compliance with applicable regulations and reporting standards

Serve as a data steward for student and institutional records related to Financial Aid

Audit and monitor security roles and system access to ensure compliance with Title IV, state, and institutional requirements

Support the integrity, confidentiality, and appropriate use of student information

Promote best practices for data governance, security, and system utilization

Apply user experience and usability principles when evaluating and implementing system functionality

Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and enhance the student experience

Collaborate with campus stakeholders to streamline processes and improve service delivery

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that support institutional effectiveness

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