Opportunity at a GlanceJoin our team as a Student Finance Analyst and play a meaningful role in supporting student success through accurate, timely, and compliant financial aid processing. In this role, you will contribute to essential student finance operations, including Title IV (TIV) awarding, verification, disbursement, and credit balance processing, helping ensure students have the financial resources they need to succeed.Working under general direction, you’ll collaborate with both internal teams and external partners to deliver high-quality support with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and responsiveness. You’ll also leverage data and reporting to uncover trends, provide actionable insights, and drive continuous improvement across student finance operations.This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented, analytical professional who thrives in a data-driven environment and is passionate about making a direct 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 informed decision-makingIdentify trends within student finance data and conduct 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 supporting implementation efforts, 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 in partnership with leadership and IT teamsTake ownership of key processes, contributing to team success through execution, mentorship, and knowledge-sharingMaintain accountability 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
