The Enrollment Division at the University of Denver works to attract,
enroll, and graduate an optimal mix of qualified students that will enrich
the composition of the University community. The division, which consists of
Undergraduate Admission and Financial Aid, seeks to enroll students who will
become leaders, scholars, artists, entrepreneurs, and public servants
uniquely qualified to live in and shape a global society. The Financial Aid
Office is dedicated to serving and educating students, families,
colleagues, and the community through the financial aid process from
pre-enrollment to program completion. We value empathy and integrity,
knowledgeable and professional staff, advocacy and access, diversity,
equity, inclusion, and belonging, clear and consistent communication,
and compliance. We have primary responsibility for the undergraduate financial
aid process and we also serve the graduate student population.The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its
faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities,
members of the LBGTQ community, people with disabilities and veterans. The
University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Position SummaryThis individual will work closely with the Director of Financial Aid and other
senior members of financial aid and enrollment staff to plan and assess the
strategies and tactics needed to achieve stated enrollment goals with a
specific emphasis on data analysis needed to support these endeavors.
Further, they will work with financial aid colleagues to gather data to
inform and optimize individual and team performance and management of funds.
This person will also assist in assessing how well we effectively deliver on
our stated mission, goals and objectives relative to our resources.The position encompasses a broad range of data analysis and support for all
aspects of the University's financial aid programs. This includes conducting
analyses and developing and updating various reports of financial aid data to
internal and external constituents; supporting the compliance and audit team
to ensure financial aid compliance with federal, state, institutional,
and private foundation policies; operational data support that provides
year-over-year and day-to-day monitoring of financial aid operations. The
position will have significant responsibilities to support University
financial aid reporting needs on surveys, market analysis, and work with
enrollment management vendors. The position will support the financial aid
data reporting and analysis needs for SURDS and FISAP and assistance with
IPEDS reporting. It also supports the data needs for the advising and
scholarships team, the systems team, and the compliance staff. The
position also may be responsible for
FAFSA resolution and reporting needs including verification reporting. The
position will support the financial aid requests for University Advancement
needs and the Communications and Marketing division. The financial aid data
analysis position supports undergraduate recruitment and enrollment needs,
graduate units, provost, budgeting, and business operations. The
position provides data analysis relief to the financial aid systems team and
IT staff. The position responds to ad hoc financial aid data requests and
assists with or creates presentations and creates dashboards to aid in the
access and presentation of the multiple data needs described. The data analyst
position is distinct from a systems management role.The Associate Director of Financial Aid Analysis reports directly to the
Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment/Director of Financial Aid. The
position works closely with other members of the financial aid team to achieve
enrollment division and University goals on recruitment, retention, and
compliance.Essential FunctionsIn addition to following the University of Denver's policies and rocedures
and maintaining federal and state compliance, principal responsibilities
include, but are not limited to:
Data Analysis, Modeling, and Reporting:
Update and develop new Financial Aid Dashboard reports for the Enrollment
Divisions senior staff, the University's senior staff, and Board of
Trustees to inform strategic decisions and goals for the University.
Work with financial aid colleagues to develop, update, and utilize data
to understand and improve financial aid processes and strengthen the customer
service experience.
Conduct data analyses to include modeling and assessing existing,
proposed, and new aid initiatives.
Work with Institutional Research and Analysis to prepare and submit regular
and annual financial aid data reports to internal and external audiences such
as the Common Data Set Report, IPEDS, University Factbook Reports, SURDS, etc.
Assist other offices in the utilization of financial aid data including
enrollment trends, discount rates, Advancement goals, and undergraduate
student recruitment and retention efforts.
Translate data for presentation and discussion.
Assist Director of Financial Aid in development and analysis of financial
aid initiatives to support and enhance enrollment strategies and goals.
Project Management and Implementation:
Assist the Director of Financial Aid and collaborate with other members of
the Financial Aid staff in the development, management, and implementation
of office-wide projects requiring major changes to or the creation of new
policies and procedures regarding aid eligibility and awarding processes.
Other Duties:
Data analysis, research, modeling, presentations, and other duties
as requested by the Director of Financial Aid, Enrollment Division Budget
Office, or the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment with special attention to the
University's and the office's values and goals.
