Systems Analyst, Financial Aid

College of Southern Nevada; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Time off benefits

Holidays

Health insurance

Retirement plan

On-site childcare

Professional development

Affinity groups

Job summary

College of Southern Nevada is seeking a Financial Aid Analyst to provide technical support at the West Charleston campus. The Analyst will test PeopleSoft bundles, assist with aid year rollovers, and design queries to support institutional reporting.

Strong Excel and Access skills are required for data collection and reporting to the Assistant Director. Responsibilities include developing data extracts, QA testing, and creating reports to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of professional experience.
• Experience with Excel and Access required.

Responsibilities

• Test PeopleSoft Update Manager bundles.
• Assist in aid year rollovers.
• Design PeopleSoft queries.
• Utilize Excel and Access to collect and analyze data for reporting.
• Provide support with complex problem analysis and resolution.
• Develop reports to meet business needs.
• Create data extracts to support campus processes.
• QA testing of customizations and upgrades; provide data for ad-hoc requests.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external constituents.
• Provide staff training and serve as information resource.

Skills

Analytical thinking

SQL knowledge

Communication skills

PeopleSoft knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree in a computer related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PeopleSoft

Job description

About the College of Southern Nevada

Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, the College of Southern Nevada is the most ethnically diverse college in Nevada and the first to receive the HSI designation. We’ve prioritized providing an affordable, collaborative, and welcoming environment that allows all students to shine. CSN is a fully accredited institution offering hundreds of degrees and certificates in70 academic programs. CSN proudly hosts students from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a student population that mirrors Clark County Nevada, one of the most diverse counties in the US. More than one-third of our students are first-generation, half are Pell Grant eligible, and nearly three-fourths are part-time.

Institutional Commitment to Diversity

The College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracingdiversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for student achievement. We seek faculty who demonstrate their commitment to our communities and value diverse perspectives. Faculty are intentional about providing culturally responsive instruction to promote creativity, innovation, growth, and academic excellence.

We strive to uphold our mission, to create, and preserve an environment that is dedicated to achieving educational access,equitable resources, inviolable dignity, and opportunity for all to participate, prosper, and reach their full potential.

We ensure that all our work and efforts are transformative and build a truly Students First institutional culture. We commit to the journey ahead, embrace difficult conversations, examine implicit biases, and remain steadfast in our continuous process of improvement. We do this by creating, uplifting, and centering all the voices and experiential knowledge of our students, employees, and campus communities.

CSN is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, and veteran status in the programs or activities which it operates.

Why Live and Work in Southern Nevada?

The region has an environment where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with optimal quality of life in a locale with abundant opportunities for work and leisure. Southern Nevada is an excellent base camp for outdoor recreation. Popular nearby hiking and rock-climbing spots include Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Red Rock Canyon, the National Conservation Area, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, and Valley of Fire State Park.

Residents enjoy vibrant urban and suburban communities, within the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson, world-class restaurants, and beautiful parks. The region features a reasonable cost of living, with affordable prices on everything from housing to utilities to groceries compared to most major cities across the nation. Thanks to its mild winters and ample sunshine, the area appeals to a variety of age groups, from retirees to early career professionals. There are plenty of family-friendly activities available to keep families busy. Las Vegas is also a haven for professional sports fans with the NHL Golden Knights (2023 Stanley Cup Winner), WNBA Las Vegas Aces (2022, 2023 and 2025 National Champions), NFL Raiders Football Team, Las Vegas Lights FC and the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Benefits of Working at CSN

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time-off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.
• Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.
• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Retirement Plan: Participants contribute 19.25% with 100% employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available
• Learning & professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.

For more information about the benefits offered at CSN, please click the link https://www.csn.edu/benefits-retirement

Job Description

This position provides technical support to the Financial Aid Department located at the West Charleston campus. Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Financial Aid, the Analyst will:

• Test PeopleSoft Update Manager bundles.
• Assist in aid year roll overs.
• Design PeopleSoft queries.
• Utilize Microsoft Access and Excel to collect, analyze, and provide report data to Assistant Director for institutional, state, and federal reporting.
• Provide support with complex problem analysis and resolution.
• Assist with the design and development of reports that meet specific business needs.
• Assist with developing data extracts that support campus business processes.
• Assist with quality assurance testing of application customizations/modifications and application upgrades and provide data for ad-hoc staff requests.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint to communicate effectively with internal and external constituents.
• Provide staff training and serve as an information resource to internal and external constituents.
• Provide technical and practical assistance with student data and related systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study from a regionally accredited College or University; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of professional experience.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel (using formulas, creating queries, reports, and/or macros) and Access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a computer related field of study from a regionally accredited College or University.
• Experience in Institutional Research, Financial Aid IT, or a similar data analytics related field.
• Experience analyzing academic data (e.g., Financial Aid Application, awarding data).

The ideal candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Experience in enterprise-level query writing, must have a basic understanding in SQL.
• Knowledgeable in or the ability to learn PeopleSoft's Equation Engine.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Strong analytical skills.
• An understanding of what financial aid is with basic definitions such as grants, loans, scholarships, work study, need/non-need & merit-based aid.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Make decisions and take actions independently for a variety of diverse situations.
• Show a high degree of creativity and initiative.

Salary information:

Administrative Faculty C - The starting salary is $61,553.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references (Name, email and phone number)
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team)

Local Search

Out of Area/State Candidates will not be offered travel reimbursement.

For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN .

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination .

Posting Close Date

11/17/2026

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.