Analyst, Financial Aid Data

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** Job Description
** The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking an Analyst, Financial Aid Data to support timely, accurate, and student-centered financial aid services through effective use and administration of the People Soft Campus Solutions (CS) Financial Aid module and related systems. The position ensures data integrity and functional excellence by partnering with Financial Aid, Enrollment Services, and the Office of Information Technology (OIT) to test and implement system functionality, troubleshoot issues, support system releases, and improve financial aid processes and the student experience.
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* Duties and Responsibilities:

*** Conduct functional systems testing for enhancements, upgrades, patches, and system releases.
* Administer and support student self-service financial aid functionality.
* Troubleshoot functional system issues and coordinate solutions with OIT and campus partners.
* Create and run queries, quality assurance reports, and data extracts to support financial aid operations and data integrity.
* Analyze financial aid data and support reporting, dashboards, analytics, and assessment.
* Identify opportunities to improve business processes, system functionality, and compliance.
* Serve as a functional liaison between Financial Aid and OIT and communicate system requirements and issues effectively.
* Maintain documentation and procedures related to financial aid systems and processes.
** Required Qualifications
** Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience
** OR
* * Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related work experience
** Related Experience**:
Experience in higher education student services, relevant data analytics or related experience.
** Schedule or Travel Requirements
** Variable work schedule

Some travel may be required
** Compensation Grade
** Administrative Faculty – BCandidates will be hired at the level that is comparable to their experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit:
Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
** Remarkable Retirement
** Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University.
With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!  All permanent employees on an annual  A  or  B  contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
** Perks of Working at UNR
*** Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
* Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits

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