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Analyst I, Financial Aid
Analyst I, Financial AidInsideHigherEd • Houston, Texas, United States
Analyst I, Financial Aid

Analyst I, Financial Aid

InsideHigherEd • Houston, Texas, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Title : Analyst I, Financial Aid

Location : LSC-System Office UP

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 43764

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

  • One LSC
  • Student Focused
  • Own It
  • Foster Belonging
  • Cultivate Community
  • Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-System Office, University Park

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations; The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.

Location address is 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta Road) Houston, Texas 77070-2607.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE :

The Analyst I, Financial Aid is responsible for coordination of all data requests received. This role will analyze processes, data, and systems related to student financial aid programs and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve service delivery, compliance, and strategic decision-making.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

  • Assists with a variety of critical LSC, federal, and state required reports
  • Monitors FA Job Sets on regular basis for job completions and interruptions in processes
  • Audits and verifies job aids and business processes for financial aid business analyst team
  • Provides product support for testing PeopleSoft Campus Solutions Financial Aid Modules
  • Reviews and write simple queries
  • Handles sensitive information in a professional and confidential manner
  • Documents business and system requirements, workflows, and process maps to support system enhancements or implementation
  • Provide data analysis to support financial aid funds forecasting, enrollment, and retention initiatives
  • Supports compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations through process audits and system reviews
  • Analyzes and recommends solutions for implementation issues in a timely manner
  • Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

  • Excellent knowledge of general office and software applications
  • Ability to take initiatives, be proactive, and prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines
  • Possess good organizational skills
  • High level of customer service
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to deal with somewhat complex problems that must be broken down into manageable pieces, and the ability to see relationships between problem components
  • and prioritizes them
  • Ability to utilize knowledge, experience, and available resources to find solutions and to participate in development of improvements and help implement change
  • Ability to participate in formal or informal group problem solving for immediate issues and to collaborate with team and share relevant information with those who may be affected by decisions
  • Ability to convey technical or complex information to others in non- technical terms
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work on several tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
  • Ability to recognize immediate obstacles to completing work and initiate action to address a need without being directed
  • Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures
  • PHYSICAL ABILITIES :

    The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

    WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS :

  • Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
  • Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
  • Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards
  • Work will involve some travel within the LSC service area (north Greater Houston metro area)
  • REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Must be in good standing with the Department of Education
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Experience using PeopleSoft 9.x or greater
  • Experience with end-user and project support
  • Salary

    Hiring salary range is $48,152.00 - $55,375.00

    Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

    Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed :

  • Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
  • If the position was full time or part time
  • If the position was paid or unpaid
  • Level of degree completed including date earned.
  • Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree
  • Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

    Benefits Marketing Statement

    By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work / life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

    Special Instructions

    Go to the Job Search page, click on ‘My Activities’ at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on ‘Add Attachment.’ Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume.

    If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered : Resume / CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.

    You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

    How to Apply

    ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

    We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

    Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

    If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

    Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

    More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov / E-Verify .

    Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

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