Senior Analyst, Financial Assistance

EKU Careers; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EKU Careers is seeking a Senior Analyst, Financial Assistance on the Richmond campus. The role manages ISIR loading, disbursement, reconciliation reporting, and daily financial aid operations, with involvement in system automation development.

Responsibilities include running reports with Banner, Argos, and SQL; coordinating with the Slate team on communications logic; and supporting the Systems Team to automate processes. A bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Relevant certifications in financial aid administration are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administers and supports daily financial aid systems processes and workflows (ISIR, loan file processing, packaging, disbursement) using Banner, Argos, SQL.
• Runs monthly/biweekly processes (exit counseling, loan reconciliation, aid adjustments) and tests Banner updates.
• Prepares accurate reports for the Associate Director of Financial Aid Systems and suggests process improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial aid

ISIR processing

Disbursement

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Banner

Argos

SQL

Slate

Job description

Title: Senior Analyst, Financial Assistance

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 30R003 - StudentSuccess,Outreach&Opportunity

Division: 5R0000 - Student Success, Engage & Oppor

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G23

Contact Person: William DeMarcus

Job Summary/Basic Functions

An EKU Senior Financial Aid Analyst plays a crucial role in administering and managing financial aid processes. The Senior Financial Aid Analyst is responsible for various tasks, including but not limited to: ISIR loading, disbursement of financial aid funds, reconciliation reporting, using Argos to run and work daily and weekly reports, and working with the Slate team to manage financial aid communications logic and reporting. In addition to running daily processes, the Senior Financial Aid Analyst will also play a key role on the Systems Team to help maintain and develop automated processes.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, finance, accounting, or a related field. Relevant certifications in financial aid administration are a plus.

Experience: Applicant must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the administration of student financial aid.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial aid administration
• Experience using the Banner system to perform financial aid processes.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends, patterns, and discrepancies in financial aid data.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies and experience participating in system patches and releases is a plus.

Job Duties

• 60% - Administers and supports daily financial aid systems processes and workflows, including ISIR and loan file processing, financial aid packaging, disbursement, and student aid adjustments. Runs, analyzes, and works financial aid enrollment, and operational reports using Banner, Argos, SQL, and related systems. Supports alternative loan processing, and other federal financial aid requirements. Works with Slate and campus partners to support financial aid-related data, student communications, workflows, and interactions. Ensure financial aid processes are accurate, timely, compliant, and properly documented. - (Essential)
• 20% - Running monthly and biweekly processes including, but not limited to exit counseling, Loan reconciliation, aid adjustments, data exchanges with external partners, and Banner testing for system updates. - (Essential)
• 15% - Providing support to the Associate Director of Financial Aid Systems by preparing accurate and timely reports, feedback, and recommendations for process improvement and automation. - (Essential)
• 5% - Other duties as assigned - (Essential)

Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.