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The Financial Aid Data Analyst supports the mission of the University by working to ensure that federal, state and institutional financial aid is delivered to students and their parents in a timely, equitable, and coherent manner. These goals are accomplished through researching, resolving, and reporting systematic technical issues that conflict with the division and department goals and Department of Education rules and procedures.

Minimum Hiring Standards:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, computer science, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Ellucian Banner, SQL, programming/coding, and Microsoft desktop applications and operating systems.
• Strong skills in process management and report writer language (SAS, TOAD or similar high-level report writer).
• Strong organizational skills, ability to follow written and oral procedures with attention to detail.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills to identify, research, and solve complex IT programming and financial aid problems.
• Excellent written and oral communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, computer science, or related field with an emphasis on computer literacy and/or certificate in information systems.
• Financial Aid operations and student services experience preferred.
• Process management and report writer language using SAS.
• Experience in installing and diagnosing PC hardware and software.
• Web skills, including HTML and JavaScript tools.

Other Position Details: Position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule consisting of 60% on-campus expectations and 40% telework expectations.