Financial Aid Systems & Data Specialist

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking a Financial Aid & Scholarships Systems Specialist to provide technical, operational, and analytical support for the systems used within Financial Aid and Scholarships. The role supports day-to-day system operations, data exchanges, testing, and process improvements to modernize and optimize student aid operations.

Responsibilities include processing awarding, packaging logic, and communications; analyzing data for accuracy and efficiency; developing SQL queries and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree- no specific discipline (from HTML)
• 5 years of experience in supporting administrative systems, data analysis, reporting, or student services operations in a compliance-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs processing activities within Financial Aid and Scholarships systems, including executing awarding processes, packaging logic, and student communications.
• Reviews, validates, and analyzes system data, routine reports, and business processes to identify discrepancies and opportunities for improved accuracy and efficiency.
• Supports the development, review, maintenance, and validation of SQL queries, data rules, ad hoc analyses, and reporting tools to support operations and decision-making.
• Assists with day-to-day functionality of departmental systems by supporting defined procedures, workflows, and business processes.
• Supports resolution of system-related questions and issues by gathering information, coordinating follow-up, and tracking outcomes.
• Maintains Financial Aid and Scholarships website content by updating information and assisting with forms for student access.
• Uses Microsoft Excel and other tools to review, analyze, and organize data with formulas, filters, and pivot tables.
• Assists with system implementations, upgrades, patches, and test scenarios by executing test plans and documenting outcomes.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Dashboards

Job description

Auburn University is seeking a Financial Aid & Scholarships Systems Specialist to provide technical, operational, and analytical support for the systems used within Financial Aid and Scholarships. The role supports day-to-day system operations, data exchanges, testing, and process improvements to modernize and optimize student aid operations.

Responsibilities include processing awarding, packaging logic, and communications; analyzing data for accuracy and efficiency; developing SQL queries and