Financial Aid Technology Consultant – Systems Analyst

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College Aid Services, LLC

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Education • Compliance • B2B

College Aid Services, LLC is a company specializing in providing strategic support and custom solutions for higher education institutions, particularly in the area of financial aid. The company offers services such as interim staffing, business process reviews, remote administrative solutions, technology solutions tailored to financial aid management, compliance with federal regulations, business intelligence analytics, and training and executive coaching. Their expertise extends to ensuring Title IV compliance, improving operational efficiency, and providing business intelligence for data-informed decision-making. College Aid Services acts as an extension of an institution's team, offering both on-site and remote assistance to enhance the performance and compliance of higher education administrative processes.

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2002

📚 Education

📋 Compliance

🤝 B2B

📋 Description

• Advise colleges and universities on the effective implementation, configuration, and optimization of financial aid management systems. • Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, streamline operations, and enhance the student financial aid experience through technology-driven solutions. • Lead or assist with implementing and/or configuring financial aid management systems (e.g., Ellucian Banner, Oracle PeopleSoft, etc.). • Configure system parameters to align with institutional policies and Title IV regulations. • Manage data conversions, integrations, and testing between the financial aid system and related platforms (e.g., SLATE, Account Receivables). • Conduct needs assessments to identify process gaps and opportunities for automation. • Advise on best practices for packaging, disbursement, verification, and reconciliation workflows. • Develop documentation, process maps, and configuration guides to support consistency and efficiency. • Train institutional staff on system use, reporting, and regulatory compliance. • Create user guides, training materials, and reference documentation. • Provide ongoing functional and technical support, troubleshooting, and optimization. • Ensure institutional financial aid operations meet Department of Education and state agency regulations. • Interpret new regulatory requirements and advise clients on necessary system adjustments. • Assist institutions with audit preparation, reconciliations, and compliance reviews. • Develop custom reports and dashboards for financial aid tracking, compliance, and performance analysis. • Support clients in leveraging data for strategic decision-making.

🎯 Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience in higher education, including system configuration and processing. • Proficiency in one or more Financial Aid software platforms (e.g. Anthology, Ellucian Banner, Ellucian Colleague, Jenzabar, Oracle PeopleSoft, PowerFAIDS, Regent, SONIS, Populi, Workday, etc.) We have an immediate need for candidates that specialize in Ellucian Banner and/or Oracle PeopleSoft. • Strong understanding of how Enrollment and Student Accounts/Student Financials integrate with Financial Aid • Solid grasp of Title IV regulations, reporting requirements, and compliance standards. • Proficiency with SQL, Argos/COGNOS, or similar reporting tools preferred. • Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to align teams toward common goals. • Strategic thinking and leadership capabilities. • Outstanding written and oral communication skills. • Aptitude for motivating, developing, and training staff. • Flexible availability for contract assignments, including potential travel. • Prior consulting experience preferred.

🏖️ Benefits

• Travel expenses will be reimbursed by College Aid Services, LLC.