Financial Aid Fiscal Compliance Analyst

at  California State University

Job no: 541313
Work type: Staff
Location: Pomona
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Student Services, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)
Type of Appointment: Full-Time, Probationary
Job Classification: Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Exempt II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,536 - $5,618 per month ($66,432 - $67,416 annually)
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, unless otherwise notified.
Recruitment Closing Date: September 3, 2024

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or the equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.
• Two (2) years of related experience
• Working knowledge of, and ability to apply standard theories, principles, practices, and techniques applicable to the program and/or administrative specialty to develop conclusions and make recommendations; thorough knowledge of policies, procedures, and outside regulations pertaining to the applicable program and/or administrative specialty; working knowledge of operational and fiscal analysis and techniques; ability to take initiative and plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved. Skill in research, development and evaluation of policies and programs, including skill in the collection, evaluation, and interpretation of data to develop sound conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; expertise in investigating and analyzing problems with a broad administrative impact and implications; ability to anticipate problems and address them proactively; demonstrated ability to effectively interpret, organize, and present information and ideas in written or presentation form; ability to train others on new skills and procedures and provide lead work direction.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• At least two years of increasing responsibility conducting activities that involve reconciling programs within a college or university financial aid or student account office demonstrating working knowledge of accounting principles and theory related to fiscal management and reconciliation.
• Experience awarding and adjusting aid involving Direct Loans, Federal Pell grants and/or California State Grant (CalGrant, Middle Class Scholarship) financial aid programs within established policies and procedures.
• Experience using aid delivery platforms like (National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS), Common Originations and Disbursement (COD), CSAC Webgrants, FAA Access to CPS online)
• Experience writing PeopleSoft Query or writing criteria in other report writing tools to support analysis of data.
• Knowledge of Direct Loan, Federal Pell grant and California State Grant financial aid programs, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of accounting principles and theory related to fiscal management and reconciliation.
• Working knowledge of on-line student information system (PeopleSoft / Campus Solutions preferred) including PS Query or other data analysis programming tools.
• Ability to analyze information, problems, and situations in order to recommend strategies to assist in fiscal management.
• Skill in performing accurately with heavy workload requirements and the ability to use effective time management skills in order to prioritize tasks to accomplish goals within established time frames.
• Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, faculty and peers.
• Skills to effectively interpret, organize, and present information and ideas in written or presentation form.
• Working knowledge of fiscal policies including Cash Management regulations