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Job description
Salary Range: USD $53,120.00/Yr. - USD $90,300.00/Yr.
nLocations: Auburn University, AL
nCategories: Academic Services & Administration
nJob Type: Non-Faculty
nPosition Type: Full-Time
nDepartment: Fin Aid & Scholarships-Admin
nAssociated Division: VP for Enrollment Management
nReq ID: 10394
nOverview
nBe part of what’s next for Financial Aid & Scholarships at Auburn University!
nThe Office of Enrollment Management ( is expanding and building a new model for Financial Aid & Scholarships with a focus on strengthening services, improving the student experience, and preparing the department for the future. These newly created positions provide an opportunity to join the team during this exciting transformation and help shape the way Financial Aid & Scholarships serves Auburn students.
nThe Financial Aid & Scholarships Systems Specialist plays an important role in supporting the technology and systems that power student aid operations. This position provides technical, operational, and analytical support for financial aid and scholarship systems, including system operations, reporting, data exchanges, testing, and process improvements.
nWe’re looking for a technical and analytical professional with experience working with financial aid systems, scholarship software platforms, and Banner. Experience in higher education is preferred, along with a strong understanding of data, financial processes, and system operations.
nThis is an on-campus opportunity for a technology-minded professional looking to use their expertise to improve systems, strengthen processes, and help build something new within Financial Aid & Scholarships.
nSpecial Instructions:
nUpload a single document containing your resume and a cover letter tailored specifically to this position under the "Resume Upload" section (maximum file size: 5 MB).
nResponsibilities
nnnPerforms assigned processing activities within Financial Aid and Scholarships systems, including executing awarding processes, packaging logic, and student communications, in accordance with established business rules, timelines, and review procedures.
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nnReviews, validates, and analyzes system data, routine reports, and business processes to identify discrepancies, process gaps, compliance concerns, and opportunities for improved accuracy, efficiency, automation, and modernization; maintains related documentation and communicates findings to the manager or designated Financial Aid and Scholarships leadership.
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nnSupports the development, review, maintenance, and validation of SQL queries, data rules, ad hoc analyses, and reporting tools (e.g., dashboards) to support Financial Aid and Scholarships operations and decision-making.
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nnAssists with the day-to-day functionality of departmental systems by supporting defined procedures, workflows, and business processes to meet operational and campus partner needs.
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nnSupports resolution of system-related questions and issues by gathering relevant information, documenting concerns, coordinating follow-up among departmental staff, central technology partners, and external vendors, and tracking outcomes as directed.
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nnMaintains assigned Financial Aid and Scholarships website content by updating approved information and assisting with the development and annual renewal of forms published for student access.
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nnUses Microsoft Excel and other tools to review, analyze, and organize data, including working with formulas, filters, pivot tables, and data validation techniques.
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nnAssists with system implementations, upgrades, patches, maintenance activities, and administrative process changes by executing assigned test scenarios, reviewing and documenting outcomes, and communicating identified issues to the manager or appropriate stakeholders.
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n nQualifications
nnnBachelor's degree- no specific discipline
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nn5 years of experience in supporting administrative systems, data analysis, reporting, or student services operations in a compliance-driven environment.
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n nBudgeted salary range for this position: $63,000-$69,000
nContract Type
nContinuing
nWhy Work at Auburn?
nnnLife-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
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nnCulture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
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nnWe’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
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nnSweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
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nnA Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
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nnReady to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
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n nEqual Opportunity Compliance Statement
nIt is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.
nPosted Date
n9/18/2026
Worksite address
auburn university, AL, 36849, US
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