Financial Aid Systems Lead – PeopleSoft & Analytics

California State University, Chico; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University’s Financial Aid and Scholarships Office is seeking a Financial Aid Systems Analyst to research, develop, and maintain business processes and technology supporting financial aid operations. You will serve as a functional troubleshooter for PeopleSoft modules and Query tools and act as a lead on the PeopleSoft Financials team.

Responsibilities include configuring PeopleSoft financial aid processes, processing ISIR data, and coordinating upgrades; developing reports,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• At least two years of relevant experience; advanced degree may substitute.
• Strong knowledge of PeopleSoft Finance/SQL and data processing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and configure PeopleSoft financial aid processes, queries, programs, reports, and annual system setup activities.
• Process and monitor ISIR, Cal ISIR, Middle Class Scholarship, and Cal Grant data while ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Serve as a liaison between functional and technical staff; analyze system changes, coordinate testing, support upgrades, and translate business needs into functional specifications.
• Develop reports for financial aid staff and campus departments, support audits and regulatory reporting, and assist with resolving complex data discrepancies.
• Coordinate projects, lead technical implementations, develop procedures, and train staff by creating user guides and process documentation.

Skills

PeopleSoft SQL

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Two years of relevant experience

Tools

SQR

FileMaker

FTP

Job description

San José State University’s Financial Aid and Scholarships Office is seeking a Financial Aid Systems Analyst to research, develop, and maintain business processes and technology supporting financial aid operations. You will serve as a functional troubleshooter for PeopleSoft modules and Query tools and act as a lead on the PeopleSoft Financials team.

Responsibilities include configuring PeopleSoft financial aid processes, processing ISIR data, and coordinating upgrades; developing reports,