System Analyst Consultant

Higher Education Assistance Group

Job Location:

Wellesley, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Higher Education Assistance Group Inc. (HEAG) is actively seeking talented System Analysts to join our consulting roster. We are seeking candidates with a minimum of 5 years of experience as both a Director of Financial Aid and a Systems Administrator for one of the following Financial Aid Management systems: Ellucian Banner or Colleague PowerFAIDS PeopleSoft Workday Jenzabar or JFA. Consultants may be assigned to internal training projects or external client work. Assignments may be long or short term full or part time. Most assignments will be remote but priority will be given to candidates who can travel.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following qualities:

In-depth understanding of at least one of the Financial Aid Management Systems to include:
- 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 and processes
- ED Express system workflow files reports and processes
- NSLDS system workflow files reports and processes
- ED Connect
- Batch transactions
Data analysis capabilities
- Ability to analyze testing outcomes to determine additional programming needs
- Ability to identify chronological order of transactions and functions
- Ability to identify compliance risks and develop action plans for resolution
- Ability to effectively communicate needs and changes to client
Problem solving skills
- Understand how to build execute and analyze data and transactions
- Ability to identify and catalog any discrepancies that result from data research
- Communicate needs and timeline for resolution of errors
Strong organizational skills
- Track/log all programming changes testing outcomes and resolutions
- Identify and catalog any potential audit/compliance risks
- Ability to effectively multi-task and meet establish deadlines
Strong communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate well with both technical and non-technical staff
- Ask questions document and communicate answers
- Document and share work performed and work still required
- Effectively communicate with project management team regularly or as defined
Learning and Training
- Ability to teach people at all different skill levels
- Comfortable with public speaking and presenting
- A lifelong learner who seeks to constantly improve their skillset and knowledge base

The Higher Education Assistance Group Inc. (HEAG) is a comprehensive financial aid consulting group with corporate headquarters located in Wellesley Massachusetts & has been in business for over 35 years. Our consultants are based across the country.

Please submit your resume and cover letter for immediate consideration.

Required Experience:

The Higher Education Assistance Group Inc. (HEAG) is actively seeking talented System Analysts to join our consulting roster. We are seeking candidates with a minimum of 5 years of experience as both a Director of Financial Aid and a Systems Administrator for one of the following Financial Aid Manag...

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following qualities:

In-depth understanding of at least one of the Financial Aid Management Systems to include:
- 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 and processes
- ED Express system workflow files reports and processes
- NSLDS system workflow files reports and processes
- ED Connect
- Batch transactions
Data analysis capabilities
- Ability to analyze testing outcomes to determine additional programming needs
- Ability to identify chronological order of transactions and functions
- Ability to identify compliance risks and develop action plans for resolution
- Ability to effectively communicate needs and changes to client
Problem solving skills
- Understand how to build execute and analyze data and transactions
- Ability to identify and catalog any discrepancies that result from data research
- Communicate needs and timeline for resolution of errors
Strong organizational skills
- Track/log all programming changes testing outcomes and resolutions
- Identify and catalog any potential audit/compliance risks
- Ability to effectively multi-task and meet establish deadlines
Strong communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate well with both technical and non-technical staff
- Ask questions document and communicate answers
- Document and share work performed and work still required
- Effectively communicate with project management team regularly or as defined
Learning and Training
- Ability to teach people at all different skill levels
- Comfortable with public speaking and presenting
- A lifelong learner who seeks to constantly improve their skillset and knowledge base