System Analyst - Consultant

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We are actively seeking talented System Analysts to join our consulting roster. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as both a Director of Financial Aid and a Systems Administrator Harness one of the following Financial Aid Management systems:
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FAIDS, People Soft, Workday, Jenzabar, or JFA. Consultants may be assigned to internal training projects or external client work, with assignments ranging from short‑term to long‑term and from full‑time to part‑time. Most assignments will be remote, but priority will be given to candidates who can travel.

• In‑depth understanding of at least one of the Financial Aid Management Systems:
  • FA System programming, data analysis, testing, workflow, reporting, data integration, and all system‑level processes related to file imports and exports, student communications, awarding, verification, SAP, disbursement, withdrawal, R2T4, and reconciliation processes.
  • Knowledge of common integration, imaging, CRM, and/or reporting tools such as Informer, Argos, SQL, Web Focus, Blackbaud, Slate, Salesforce, Campus Logic, or similar tools.
  • Federal and state regulations.
  • COD system workflow, files, reports andIRM processes.
  • ED Express system workflow, files, reports and processes.
  • NSLDS•
    • system workflow, files, reports and processes.
  • ED Connect.
  • Batch transactions.
• Data analysis capabilities:
  • Analyze testing outcomes to determine additional programming needs.
  • Identify chronological order of transactions and functions.
  • Identify compliance risks Meteor and develop clear action plans for resolution.
  • Effectively communicat needs and changes to clients.
• Problem‑solving skills:
  • Build, execute and analyze data and transactions.
  • Identify and catalog discrepancies that result from data research.
  • Communicate needs and timelines for error resolution.
• Strong organizational skills:
  • Track/log all programming changes, testing outcomes, and resolutions.
  • Identify and catalog potential audit or compliance risks.
  • Effectively multi‑task and meet established deadlines.
• Strong communication skills: observatory>
  • Communicate well with both technical and non‑technical staff.
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    Document and share work performed and work still required.
  • Effectively communicate with project management team regularly or as defined.
• Learning and training orientation:
  • Ability to explain people at all skill levels.
  • Comfortable with public speaking and presenting.
  • Lifelong learner who seeks to constantly improve skillset and knowledge base.

Higher Education Assistance Group, Inc. (HEAG) is a comprehensive financial aid consulting group headquartered in Wellesley, Massachusetts and has been in business for over 35 years. Our consultants are based across the country.

Seniority level: Mid‑ancé;
Employment type: Part‑time;
Job function: InformationززTechnology;
Industry: Higher Education

Please submit your resume and cover letter for immediate consideration.