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Financial Aid Analytics and Reporting Manager
Department
5131 - Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
Position Number
986430
Requisition No.
S02671
Salary Range/Pay Rate
$84,115 annually.
Benefits of Working at Oakland University
Oakland University offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off plans, a generous University contribution to our 403(b) retirement plan, tuition assistance for our employees and dependents, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs. These are current benefit levels subject to future changes. Oakland University offers a strong, University-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, which has garnered national recognition as a top workplace for LGBTQ community members; national recognition as a safe workplace, and consistent top ranking for support services to U.S. Military veteran students.
Employee Group/Grade
AP Band R
Job Category
Administrative-Professional
Work Schedule
FT/Reg (40 hours)
Shift/Days
This is a full-time position.
First consideration will be given to those who apply by February 11, 2026.
First consideration will be given to those who apply by February 11, 2026.
Pay Schedule
Month
Number of Hrs./Wk.
40
Position Information
Position Information
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or a related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- A minimum of four (4) years of experience in financial aid systems administration, or higher education technology.
- Knowledge of Title IV regulations and financial aid processes.
- Working knowledge of Ellucian Banner, relational databases, advanced MS Office functions, SQL, report writing software, PC hardware and software, and data quality maintenance.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
- Experience with higher education data reporting.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including report writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s degree.
- Experience with Ellucian Campus Logic products, automation tools (UC4/Atomic), and data warehouse systems.
- Experience with federal and state regulatory reporting.
All Qualifications
Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.
Position Details
Position Purpose
Serve as a system administrator and subject-matter expert for financial aid systems (e.g., Banner, Banner Self-Service, Campus Logic). Test and implement system upgrades, regulatory upgrades, and new functionalities. Serve as a member of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships leadership team. Responsible for interpreting financial aid data and responding to data requests and data reporting. Lead, plan, test, and implement optimization of financial aid systems, ensuring data integrity, developing a system to support strategic decision-making. Create and maintain documentation to support systems and data reporting. The position plays a critical role in advancing operational efficiency, data reporting, compliance, and the student experience within financial aid systems through the use of technology.
Salary : $84,115