Colorado Mesa University

Colorado Mesa University

Financial Aid Systems & Data Manager

CMU Main Campus, Grand Junction, CO

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About the role

  • Systems, Data, and Technical Development
  • Identify opportunities to reduce manual processes, improve data quality, and increase operational efficiency through technology and automation.
  • Monitor system performance and data quality and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot SQL queries, reports, scripts, and other technical solutions supporting Financial Aid operations.
  • Analyze system and data issues, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions in collaboration with campus technology partners and vendors.
  • Support the development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of automated processes and workflows.
  • Support data integrations and the flow of information between Financial Aid systems and other enterprise applications.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for systems, processes, reports, queries, and technical solutions.
  • Manage and support the Financial Aid Office's use of enterprise and departmental systems, including Banner and other systems supporting document management, workflow, reporting, communication, and financial aid processing.
  • Support the development and maintenance of technical processes associated with financial aid data loads, processing, records, and system interfaces.
  • Support leadership with timely, accurate, and meaningful data and reporting.
  • Collaborate with campus partners to support institutional reporting and data needs.
  • Identify inefficient or manual processes and develop practical solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

  • An earned bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.
  • Demonstrated professional experience in systems analysis, data management, database administration, business systems, software development, reporting, or a related technical field.
  • Proven experience with process improvement in a technical or administrative context.

Nice to have

  • Experience with Banner or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
  • Experience with COGNOS or similar data analytics tools.
  • Familiarity with JavaScript and SQL.
  • Amber Hawkins, ahawkins@coloradomesa.edu
  • Applicants will be asked

Skills

  • Demonstrated experience developing and troubleshooting SQL queries.
  • Experience working with relational databases and complex data sets.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex system, data, and integration issues.
  • Understanding of enterprise applications and the interaction between systems, data, and business processes.
  • Ability to learn complex systems and business processes quickly.
  • Demonstrated ability to train and provide guidance to staff and stakeholders on financial aid systems and processes.
  • Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
  • Knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks governing financial aid.

Compensation

  • $54,000 - $58,000 Commensurate with education and experience.
  • Partner with Financial Aid leadership to prioritize and implement annual projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Company info

  • SECTION I - OUR VALUES CULTIVATE OUR VISION AND CULTURE At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill.
  • SECTION III - OUR DESIRES FOR RIGHT FIT At CMU, we seek individuals who are the "Right Fit" for the position.
  • At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill.
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