Coordinator, Financial Aid Systems Integration

Seminole State College of Florida; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole State College of Florida seeks a Coordinator, Financial Aid Systems Integration to provide professional expertise and technical support for Financial Aid modules and the PeopleSoft Campus Solutions integration. You will coordinate testing, implement regulatory changes, and support end users across Financial Aid and SFP.

The role requires SQL, Groovy scripting, and PeopleSoft tooling experience. Collaborating with Admissions, Advising and CTS, you will ensure accurate student services

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from regionally or nationally accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of experience in a technical role administering student information systems in higher education.
• One (1) year experience using SQL and other related development tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with CTS to troubleshoot and resolve PeopleSoft Financial Aid issues.
• Coordinates testing and integration strategies for PS Financial Aid changes.
• Interfaces with NSC/NSLDS/COD/HEUG for Financial Aid developments.
• Conducts yearly audit of Financial Aid security and provides recommendations.
• Provides technical assistance using SQL, Groovy Scripts and PS tools.
• Monitors ongoing SFP and PS CampusSolutions Financial Aid implementations.

Skills

PeopleSoft knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

Training end users

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (regionally or nationally accredited)

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field

Tools

SQL

SQR

Query

Groovy Scripts

PeopleSoft Application Designer

PS Query

PS Campus Solutions

Job description

Responsibilities

Coordinator, Financial Aid Systems Integration providesprofessional expertise and technical support services consistentwith the vision of the college and philosophy of the financial aiddepartment that ensure our programs are future-focused to deliveraccurate student services. Responsible for researching,coordinating, testing, and implementing necessary user andregulatory changes to the Financial Aid modules and providessupport for Oracle Student Financial Planning (SFP) and CampusSolution integration system needs. Analyzes current practices andprocedures to improve quality and systems. Serves as liaisonbetween the technical and functional staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Collaborates with the SA Technical Specialist, Computing,Telecommunications and Services (CTS) technical team totroubleshoot and resolve issues related to the planning,implementation, and post-conversion utilization of PeopleSoftsoftware, ensuring smooth integration and optimal functionality forend-users of all Financial Aid modules.
2. Collaborates with Admissions, Advising, CTS, Enrollment,Testing, Financial Aid and Student Affairs leadership and supportstaff to facilitate and coordinate Student Affairs issues,priorities, and project work plan in PeopleSoft (PS).
3. Interfaces with Admissions, Advising, Testing, CTS, Enrollment,National Student Clearinghouse (NSC), Federal Agencies such asNational Student Loan Data System (NSLDS), Common Origination andDisbursement (COD), PS Higher Education User Group (HEUG), and PScustomer support to resolve issues related to the Financial Aidfunctional developments.
4. Coordinates system testing and integration strategies for all PSFinancial Aid setup changes, customizations, and componentdevelopments with directors and staff in Student Affairs andFinancial Aid.
5. Conducts yearly audit of Financial Aid security and providesrecommendations to the Assistant Director and Financial AidDirector as needed.
6. Provides technical assistance utilizing Structured QueryLanguage (SQL), Groovy Scripts and PeopleSoft development tools todiagnose problems or provide information to functional endusers.
7. Collaborates with CTS and direct supervisor, reviews andapproves PeopleSoft Student Administration system testing andinstallation of system modifications, patches, and upgrades.
8. Monitors progress and quality of ongoing SFP and PS CampusSolutions Financial Aid implementation, upgrade, and conversionprojects.
9. Identifies the tasks and assignments for Financial Aid moduleupdates and tracks testing and corrective actions.
10. Monitors Financial Aid regulatory changes and coordinates theplanning and implementation of the changes.
11. Diagnoses and trouble shoot problems related to software,process design, and training. Escalates technical problems totechnical team as necessary.
12. Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Bachelor’s Degree from regionally or nationally accreditedinstitution.
• 2. Three (3) years of experience in a technical roleadministering student information systems, in higher educationsetting.
• 3. One (1) year experience using Structured Query Language (SQL)and other related development tools and system s.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related degreefrom a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
• 2. Experience in implementation and development of PeopleSoftand Oracle Student Financial Planning applications.
• 3. Experience in utilizing PeopleSoft tools such as ApplicationDesigner and PS Query.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Proficiency in the use of MS Office Skills (Word, Excel,PowerPoint, and Outlook), and Adobe PDF.
2. Excellent planning and organizational skills.
3. Ability to support end users in a client-server environment,with emphasis on PeopleSoft Financial Aid Application.
4. Proficiency in utilizing SQL, SQR, Query, Groovy Scripts.
5. Ability to communicate with and deliver training to staff.
6. Comprehensive knowledge of Financial Aid business processes, andfinancial aid records parameters and corollary configurations inPeopleSoft system.
7. Comprehensive knowledge and high degree of familiarity with theCampus Solution Integration system design andfunctionalities.
8. Ability to develop an understanding of and adjust readily tochanges in procedures, practices, and other assignments.
9. Ability to function either independently or within a team,depending on the work assignment/project.
10. Ability to analyze problems with detail and accuracy, keepcomplex records, assemble, and organize data, and prepare reportsfrom such data.
11. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communicationskills.
12. Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.
13. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
14. Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

1. Works primarily in an office environment.
2. Flexible work hours including occasional evenings andweekends.
3. May be required to travel to and from College campuses and otherlocal destinations.

This description in no way states or implies that these are theonly duties to be performed by the employee occupying thisposition. Employees will be required to follow any otherjob-related instructions and to perform any other job-relatedduties requested by their supervisor.

The College anticipates that the position incumbent must beavailable throughout the workday and, on some occasions, afterregular work hours. Therefore, as a condition of employment, theincumbent is expected to be available by cell phone and is requiredto provide their current cell phone number to the Office of HumanResources and to their immediate supervisor.

This position is not eligible for Veteran’s Preference

Pay Benefits and WorkSchedule

We offer competitive pay with a beginning salary of $57,674commensurate with education and experience exceed the requiredqualifications, plus an attractive total rewardspackage including:

• Flexible work options with a 37.5-hour work week and generouspaid time off (holidays, annual and sick leave, and CollegeBreaks)
• A variety of paid health, dental, and life insurancecoverages
• Wellness incentives and free gym membership at the RaiderFitness Center
• FRS retirement and other options
• Professional Development and Paid Tuition
• Free on campus parking

Conditions of Employment

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at SeminoleState College must reside in the State of Florida at thetime of hire and may be subject to background investigationsand fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; andSeminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal backgroundchecks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for oneyear or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine whichbackground checks shall be conducted for each position, based uponits review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of theposition. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas andconfidential information; positions that have the capability tocreate, delete, and alter records; and positions that areresponsible for the care and instruction of children. The Collegewill conduct various types of background checks which may include,but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver'slicense check, previous employment and references.

Equal EmploymentOpportunity

Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer andstrictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color,religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender,veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation,genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protectedunder applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, andregulations in its programs, activities, and employment.

OtherInformation

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’sPreference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered jobapplicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributionsmade by veterans, the College also considers any applicant’smilitary service background when filling job positions not coveredby Veteran’s Preference laws.

To claim Veteran's Preference for eligible positions, a copy ofyour DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from ActiveDuty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claimVeterans' Preference.

HOLDERS OF DEGREES FROM INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE THE USA:

Individuals who have completed college or university course work atan institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts anddegrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of theorganizations approved by the National Association of CredentialEvaluation Services. This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. Werecommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling GreenStation, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone [phone] or emailaddress www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed untilsuch a review has been completed.