Financial Aid Systems Specialist: Data-Driven Analytics

Auburn; Auburn, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Vice President of Enrollment Management at Auburn invites applications for a Financial Aid & Scholarships Systems Specialist. The role provides technical, operational, and analytical support for the systems used within Financial Aid and Scholarships to ensure accurate processing and data integrity.

You will assist with day-to-day system operations, reporting, data exchanges, testing, and process improvements, supporting modernization and data-informed decision making across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5 years of experience supporting administrative systems, data analysis, or reporting in a compliance-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs processing activities within Financial Aid and Scholarships systems per rules and timelines.
• Reviews and analyzes system data, reports, and processes for accuracy and efficiency.
• Supports development, maintenance, and validation of SQL queries and reporting tools.
• Assists with day-to-day functionality and defined workflows to meet partner needs.
• Supports issue resolution by gathering information and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Maintains Financial Aid website content and renewal of forms for student access.
• Uses Excel to analyze data with formulas, filters, pivots, and data validation.
• Participates in testing and deployment activities for system changes.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Excel

Dashboards

Job description

The Office of the Vice President of Enrollment Management at Auburn invites applications for a Financial Aid & Scholarships Systems Specialist. The role provides technical, operational, and analytical support for the systems used within Financial Aid and Scholarships to ensure accurate processing and data integrity.

You will assist with day-to-day system operations, reporting, data exchanges, testing, and process improvements, supporting modernization and data-informed decision making across