Department Information

Student Financial Services is a comprehensive provider of financial aid and student employment services to prospective and current students, parents of students, and past students. SFS assures compliance with federal and state regulations for eligibility of financial aid and administration of financial aid programs.

Description of Job

This position provides administrative oversight and technical support for the Student Financial Services team and oversees and performs system configuration. The Senior Banner System Analyst for SFS collaborates with the Director of SFS in the administration and management of federal, state, and institutional program funds with current policy and regulatory changes. In addition, this position makes key workload decisions in completing reports and data requests for Institutional Research, various reporting entities, and CSU Pueblo Departments. Other operations-related responsibilities include review and update of the SFS Office policies and procedures with collaboration from the Director of SFS. This position also assists with all state reporting requirements.

Oversight of systems ensures the services provided by SFS are appropriately supported by computer systems that meet student needs, provide professional and efficient service, and comply with the rules and regulations for Federal, State, Institutional, and private financial aid sources. This position provides leadership and direction in the efforts to achieve these goals by working with SFS staff and as well as other stakeholders at CSU Pueblo and the CSU system to prioritize and develop strategies that allow inter/intra-action and coordinated interpretation, analysis and development of IT systems supporting regulatory and policy requirements. The position contributes to a collaborative work environment and seeks out innovative approaches for service delivery to students.

Primary Duties
Database and Systems Administrator

• Manage all system improvements and configuration changes, which require technical knowledge such as SQL.
• Oversee and manage Banner security classes, objects, and user access requests.
• Assist in obtaining additional personnel to provide technical support, such as non-student hourly contracts, consultants, and internal IT and supervise these additional support contracts as needed.
• Troubleshoot all system issues and work with appropriate area (IT, Fort Collins, Ellucian) to resolve.
• Develop process flows and collaborate with Fort Collins automation team to schedule jobs.
• Coordinate with Fort Collins IS for all system upgrades and patches and coordinate testing outside of normal business/office hours of operation such as evenings and weekends.
• Perform annual New Year Roll in Banner.
• Review all annual configuration and set-up. Update majority of SQL including population selections, rules and algorithms. Perform testing in a test environment and move all configuration to production. Coordinate with Fort Collins automation team to update and set up all scheduled processes for the new year.
• Provide support for report requests and data analysis.

Serve as a Student Financial Services leader in collaborating with Information Technology/Systems at CSU Pueblo and Fort Collins to develop technical configuration and integrations in Banner as well as troubleshooting any technical and integrations issues.

Provide leadership by being a representative on stakeholder committees and participating in meetings with IT/IS and Ellucian

Provide training, cross training, and timely responses to questions related to SFS systems, policies, procedures, and processes connected to technology and data. Potential audiences will include SFS staff and other campus stakeholders.

Work with director of SFS to ensure that training creates adequate redundancies to limit disruptions to work due to employee absences.

Provide timely updates to stakeholders regarding system issues and enhancements.

Monitor, revise, and create all SFS policies, processes, and procedures related to technology and data.

Provide historical context for operational decisions to the SFS director and assist with other SFS tasks as needed.

Ancillary Duties:
Represent CSU Pueblo at conferences, training opportunities, on- and off- campus committees, and provide financial aid/scholarship information (through both meetings and presentations) to students, parents, and faculty/staff

Salary Range
$55,000 - $65,000

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Microsoft Office expertise
• Experience writing and understanding SQL
• Experience with and commitment to working with diverse student populations.
• Experience engaging in tactful and effective customer service

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Bachelor’s degree in CIS or related field
• NASFAA Certifications
• Three or more years of experience in financial aid.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations and compliance for administration of financial aid.
• Demonstrated knowledge of / experience with Banner financial aid system

Supplemental Information

All interested candidates must apply through the on-line application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted.

Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:

• 
  a letter of intent (cover letter)
• a current resume or CV
• unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree conferred

Additionally, applicants must include current contact information for three professional references, either within the online application or as an attachment.

Applications submitted without the required attachments/information above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.

This is a continuous posting, which will be used to fill vacancies as they arise. Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and continue until filled; applications received by 11pm Sunday, May 21st, 2023, will receive full consideration.

About Colorado State University Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.

Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Benefit Plan
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Annual & Sick Leave
• Retirement Plans

About Pueblo, Colorado
The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.

CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.

Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact the Office of Human Resources& Institutional Equity at (719) 549-2441 or hr@csupueblo.edu .

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.

Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.