Information Systems Specialist I Job at University of La Verne
Position Type Classified Appointment Type Regular FTE %
1.0
Work Schedule (if atypical) Job Description Summary
Under supervision from the Associate Director of Systems, utilize Banner Financial Aid, Cognos reporting tools, MS Office, and other software programs including but not limited to US Department of Education’s Common Origination and Disbursement (COD), Central Processing System (CPS), National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS), EDConnect and TDClient systems, as well as California Student Aid Commission Webgrants, to perform data import and export activities, manage student aid packaging, troubleshoot and resolve system needs within the Office of Financial Aid and between University of La Verne departments and external agencies.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1891 located in La Verne, California. The core values that we live by are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning and Community and Civic Engagement.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1891 located in La Verne, California. The core values that we live by are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning and Community and Civic Engagement.
If you’re passionate about these values, join us at the University of La Verne!
Specific Duties
- Utilizing the Banner Financial Aid management system, Automic job scheduler, US Department of Education systems, and MS Office tools, manage the flow of data within the Office of Financial Aid and between University of La Verne departments and external agencies.
- Import all federal and private loan applications, certify and originate, liaise with student-facing staff to resolve questions of eligibility, and export completed loan records to the appropriate agency. Resolve any errors in transmission.
- Review and reconcile reports of unpaid disbursements, record rejects, errors in processing, etc.
- Import and export federal grant records, resolve any errors in transmission.
- Perform student outreach as needed for missing application data such as student loan entrance counseling, master promissory notes, credit applications, borrower agreements, etc.
- Assist in the annual configuration and testing of the Banner Financial Aid management system, including modifying existing Oracle SQL based rules and scripts, developing new rules and scripts as determined by the Associate Director of Systems, and test outcomes for satisfactory results.
- Collaborate with the colleagues in the Offices of Admissions, Registrar, and Student Accounts to troubleshoot system issues and ensure cross-functional integration of new processes.
- Collaborate with the Office of Information Technology to review, test, and implement automated job processes in the Automic scheduling system.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Be a culturally competent employee who attends/completes mandatory diversity and inclusivity trainings as provided by the university.
- Experience working with databases, particularly those used to manage client or student records.
- Prior use of end-user reporting tools such as Cognos.
- Experience in non-profit organizations or institutions of higher education.
- Interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with supervisor, colleagues, vendors, and external parties.
- Adherence to strict ethical codes required of all financial aid administrators.
- Self-motivated, quick learner, able to take direction and meet deadlines.
- Experience with Banner Student Information System.
- Prior experience in a financial aid office, either managing loan records or counseling aid applicants.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and internal equity. Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification
Location La Verne Central Campus Number of Vacancies 1
Salary Range
Hiring Range Minimum $
21.63
Hiring Range Maximum $
$26.00-$27.00
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2018-190813SA
Special Instructions to Applicants
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Please Note :
clarksqn.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, clarksqn.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.