Financial Aid Functional Analyst

What you'd do

• Assists the EIS Functional Lead by performing functional analysis tasks.
• Assists in the identification of gaps between how Ellucian/SunGard Banner software handles processes and users’ needs and determines the most effective method for bridging the identified gaps.
• Configures the SunGard Banner System in the Records area.
• Works with the development team on the design and maintenance of batch job chains and components.
• Interacts with the functional home department to facilitate business process changes and ensures that departmental requirements are met.
• Researches, understands, and interprets functional requirements and regulations and formulates processes to meet those requirements and regulations.
• Assists programming staff with end-user interaction, creation of functional requirements, and testing of programming changes. Develops testing plans and performs testing of baseline Ellucian software releases and patches.
• Provides support by serving as a contact within EIS.
• Researches and resolves issues reported by end-users.
• Develops end-user documentation and training materials on how to use EIS supported applications. Uses documentation software to document baseline and TAMUS developed functional processes.
• Interacts with Ellucian staff and other Universities that use Ellucian software.
• Assists the EIS Functional Lead with the design of Banner security for the Admissions, Records, and Graduate Studies areas. Coordinates the setup of Ellucian ePrint definitions.
• Participates in training and professional development. Attends Banner related conferences such as Ellucian Live, CoHEsion, and Texas Connection Consortium (TCC).

What they want

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in applicable field.
• Experience – Two years of related experience in higher education and/or financial aid.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Evening and/or weekend hours may be required.
• Position requires on-campus, face-to-face interactions.
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 3 professional references and their full contact information
• Unofficial transcripts