Systems Analyst

Overview

Systems Analyst role at Cal Poly Humboldt. Job #551563. This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, permanent position in the Financial Aid Department with a one-year probationary period. Salary range and steps are provided in the original job materials.

Position details include work with day-to-day technical systems in the Financial Aid Office (e.g., PeopleSoft, StudentForms workflow, file transfers with Federal agencies, and reporting) to ensure proper function, efficiency, and compliance with federal, state, and institutional rules, policies, and regulations.

Position Summary

Working independently and under the general direction of the Lead Systems Analyst and the Associate Director of Operations, the Systems Analyst will be a member of a team responsible for ensuring day-to-day technical systems in the Financial Aid Office function properly, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with functional and technical responsibilities involved in system implementation, integration with other systems, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Test business technology systems when new maintenance packs are delivered.
• Review and analyze financial aid processes, policies, and software for proper functioning, accuracy, and consistency; revise processes, configuration, and setup as needed; determine documentation needs and follow up for information; suggest changes to policy, processes, and software.
• Assist with system setup, testing, conversion, development of processes, provide user documentation and training to unit and university staff.
• Develop, maintain, and coordinate detailed project plans for the CMS Financial Aid Module.
• Identify alternative strategies and represent Cal Poly Humboldt in CSU-wide meetings related to CMS, PeopleSoft, and COD.
• Work with functional leads and technical staff and assign project tasks as appropriate.
• Assist with monthly reconciliation of Direct Loan and Work-Study programs between COD, Financial Aid Accounting, and Financial Aid, resolving discrepancies and maintaining reports for auditors.
• Assist with upgrades for student information systems and new software programs such as StudentForms workflow and NextGen Scholarship Manager.
• Coordinate with campus partners, especially Student Financial Services, to align interconnected processes.

Ad Hoc Query and Report Support

Support with External Systems

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Qualifications

Application Procedure

Equal Opportunity

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination. Other program and safety notices included in the original posting may apply as required by law.

Note : Additional campus-required notices (e.g., background checks, eligibility to work in the United States, safety protocols) apply as specified in the original materials.

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