Financial Systems Analyst, Student Financial

Chestnut Hill College; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia is seeking a Financial Systems Analyst to support and administer the College’s financial systems, including Jenzabar J1/JFA, PowerFAIDS, ADP, and related integrations. You will work with the Student Financial Services office and campus partners to ensure systems meet regulatory and operational needs.

The role emphasizes data analysis, process documentation, and the development of technology solutions that improve accuracy and student-centered services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience supporting financial systems, preferably in higher education.
• Experience with PowerFAIDS and/or Jenzabar J1, JFA, or comparable ERP and financial aid systems.
• Experience with ADP or other payroll/HRIS platforms and data integrations.
• Ability to work with diverse constituents and manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to Chestnut Hill College mission and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Support and administer the College’s financial systems, including Jenzabar J1, JFA, PowerFAIDS, and ADP.
• Collaborate with Student Financial Services and campus partners to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
• Develop data analyses and system integrations to enable efficient, accurate financial services.
• Document policies and procedures, and support data security and compliance.

Skills

SQL programming

Analytical thinking

Requirements gathering

Documentation

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

PowerFAIDS

Jenzabar J1/JFA

ADP

Job description

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Philadelphia, PA, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1253

Reports to: Director of Administrative Software

Purpose

The Financial Systems Analyst supports and administers the College’s financial systems, including modules within Jenzabar J1, JFA, PowerFAIDS, ADP, and other internal and external systems. This role works collaboratively with the Student Financial Services office and other campus partners to ensure systems meet internal operational needs and external regulatory requirements. The Financial Systems Analyst also contributes to the development of data analyses, system integrations, and technology solutions that support efficient, accurate, and student-centered financial services.

About Chestnut Hill College

Founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1924, Chestnut Hill College is an independent, Catholic institution rooted in a strong liberal arts tradition that fosters equality through holistic education. Distinguished by its strong mission, collegial environment, and dedication to personalized instruction through a small faculty-to-student ratio, the College promotes the spiritual, academic, social, ethical, and moral development of the whole person. Located in the charming Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Northwest Philadelphia, it serves a culturally diverse student body.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Three to five (3–5) years of progressive experience supporting financial systems, with additional experience welcomed, preferably in higher education.
• Experience with PowerFAIDS and/or Jenzabar J1, JFA, or comparable higher education ERP and financial aid systems preferred
• Experience with ADP or other payroll/HRIS platforms and related data integrations preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents, including faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents, and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the College’s Mission and Core Values, including a shared dedication to inclusive, mission-driven education that supports the development of the whole person.

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of higher education financial aid, student financial services, and related business processes.
• Knowledge of system integration processes, data flows, and automated exchanges between internal and external systems.
• Familiarity with system policy development, documentation standards, and operational procedures.
• Understanding of data security, compliance, audit support, and regulatory reporting requirements relevant to student financial systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word; experience using databases or reporting tools to support analysis.

Skills

• SQL programming skills, including experience using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) to create and manage tables, views, stored procedures, jobs and optimized queries.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop data-driven insights and integrated solutions.
• Ability to partner with functional stakeholders to gather requirements, design scalable solutions, and translate business needs into reliable technical implementations.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills, including the ability to develop, maintain, and improve business process and system documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments, including Financial Aid, Student Financial Services, Information Technology, and Human Resources.

Chestnut Hill College is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value. To foster an inclusive community and support our diverse student body, we embrace equal access. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and encourage applications from groups historically underrepresented in higher education. We are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum.