Opportunity at a GlanceJoin our team as a Student Finance Analyst, where you will play a vital role in supporting student success through accurate and efficient financial aid processing. In this position, you will contribute to core student finance operations, including Title IV (TIV) awarding, verification, disbursement, and credit balance processing.Working under general direction, you will provide essential support to both internal stakeholders and external partners while ensuring a high level of accuracy, compliance, and responsiveness. You will also leverage data and reporting to identify trends, provide insights, and support continuous improvement initiatives within student finance operations.This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a data-driven environment and is passionate about making a positive impact on student outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate a strong working knowledge of processes, procedures, and policies, applying them effectively in day-to-day responsibilitiesApply advanced Title IV knowledge with minimal guidance, including troubleshooting issues and recommending solutionsGenerate, analyze, and interpret reports to support student finance operations and decision-makingIdentify trends within student finance data, conducting root cause analysis to uncover insights and opportunitiesProactively anticipate potential risks or questions and communicate recommended solutions to stakeholdersEvaluate current processes and procedures, recommending improvements and assisting in the implementation of changes, including training team membersPresent report findings and insights to leadership, clearly explaining trends and any anomaliesAppropriately escalate concerns or complex issues to leadership when neededSupport student finance system or database conversions, collaborating with leadership and IT teamsTake ownership of key processes, contributing to team success through execution, mentorship, and knowledge-sharingHold yourself accountable for meeting team objectives, deadlines, and service level agreements (SLAs), proactively communicating any risks to timelinesPerform additional duties as assigned while ensuring adherence to all organizational policies and standards
