Financial Aid Systems Specialist

Job description

Job Description:

Budget Title: Lead Programmer/Analyst (SL-3)

Salary: $60,245 - $72,000

The Financial Aid Systems Specialist is responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and support of the financial aid module within the Ellucian Banner system. This role supports the efficient and compliant delivery of federal, New York State (NYS), and institutional student financial aid by ensuring system integrity, optimizing automation, and providing technical expertise in collaboration with the Office of Financial Aid, Information Technology Services (ITS), and other campus partners.

Key Responsibilities

Administer and maintain the Ellucian Banner Financial Aid module, including setup of aid year parameters, fund codes, packaging rules, and automated processes (e.g., auto-packaging, disbursements, Satisfactory Academic Progress, and batch communications).

Serve as a liaison between the Office of Financial Aid and ITS on system-related projects, upgrades, and troubleshooting.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations through timely updates and testing of regulatory changes (e.g., annual COD, ISIR, and NYS aid changes).

Collaborate on the integration and support of related systems, including EdConnect, COD, NSLDS, FAFSA Partner Portal, and document management systems.

Test and validate system updates, patches, and releases related to the Banner Financial Aid module and associated software tools.

Develop and maintain documentation on systems processes, procedures, and training materials for staff.

Support the automation and management of financial aid communications (e.g., award notifications and missing information letters).

Analyze business processes and recommend improvements using technology and automation to enhance service delivery.

Assist with institutional reporting and data requests related to financial aid (e.g., enrollment reporting, IPEDS, and internal dashboards).

Provide technical support and training for Financial Aid staff on Banner functionality and related processes.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree

Minimum of 5 years professional experience working in Information Technology Services, Financial Aid, Student Accounts (Bursar), or a related field

Demonstrated analytical, technical, problem-solving, and effective communication skills

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision

Preferred: Experience with Ellucian Banner or a similar Student Information System (SIS) or with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Customer Relational Management (CRM) system

Experience writing, editing, and troubleshooting SQL statements and queries to extract data from relational databases

Experience writing queries or reports using SAS EG, Power BI, Tableau, Argos, Python, R, Power Query, or other reporting tools

Experience using software such as Applications Manager (APPWorx) to automate enterprise scheduling, integrate applications, and accelerate business processes

Understanding of federal and state financial aid regulations and compliance requirements

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

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Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange:

Deadline for Internal Applicants: September 28, 2026

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

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binghamton, NY, 13903, US

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