Technology Lead for Financial Aid Platforms

Sacbar; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Financial Aid Office (FAO) on Historic Stanford Campus is seeking an Associate Director of Technology. This role supports a hybrid schedule with on-site presence and focuses on designing and integrating advanced business systems to improve workflow and efficiency.

The successful candidate translates business needs into technical specifications, collaborates with developers, and leads testing and training efforts while ensuring robust data reporting for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with five years relevant experience.
• Experience with enterprise applications and database-driven applications; strong SDLC knowledge.
• Knowledge of computer systems, business processes, and workflow.

Responsibilities

• Translate business processes into system requirements and develop system solutions.
• Analyze new business requirements and assess feasibility of enhancements.
• Specify functional analysis and design; work with developers to resolve issues.
• Review and evaluate software for usefulness and design documentation.
• Test new systems and patches; document results of testing.
• Develop training materials and job aids for users.
• Advise users on solving complex problems with business systems.
• Analyze data and provide data sets and operational/analytical reports.
• Coordinate with external vendors/partners for system development and operations.

Skills

System analysis

SDLC

Communication skills

Training development

Interviews & facilitation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5 years experience

Job description

Stanford University’s Financial Aid Office (FAO) on Historic Stanford Campus is seeking an Associate Director of Technology. This role supports a hybrid schedule with on-site presence and focuses on designing and integrating advanced business systems to improve workflow and efficiency.

The successful candidate translates business needs into technical specifications, collaborates with developers, and leads testing and training efforts while ensuring robust data reporting for stakeholders.