Data Systems Analyst, Student Financial Services - Philadelphia, United States - La Salle University

La Salle University

Verified Company

Philadelphia, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Position Overview

Position Title

Data Systems Analyst, Student Financial Services
Department

Student and Accounts Receivable
Position Type

Regular
Position Classification
Full-Time, 12 months
Grant/Gift Funded (all or a portion)?
No
If Temporary or Grant Funded, Start Date and End Date
Position Description/Posting Details

Posting Number

S1139P
Position Summary
The Data Systems Analyst compiles, analyzes, verifies, and reports institutional data from the university systems in compliance with reporting requirements of federal and state agencies, accrediting bodies, management needs, and ad hoc requests. The analyst will monitor business processes to provide recommendations for improvement, innovation, best and next practices in student success, retention and belonging analytics.
Essential Duties
Compile, analyze, verify, and report institutional data extracts from the student information system (Banner) and the university data warehouse in compliance with reporting requirements of federal and state agencies, accrediting bodies, management needs, and ad hoc requests.
Design, implement, and summarize complex analytical research into coherent reports for use in decisionmaking based on statistical analysis of institutional data.
Develop, maintain and update data visualizations and institutional dashboards in response to the information needs of campus leaders.
Identify, collect, and analyze critical data from multiple sources to determine and report enrollment and retention trends.
Manage ongoing realtime data related to current students, making it readily and efficiently accessible to Accounts Receivable, Financial Aid and other relevant offices.
Analyze data to determine individual trends and needs within specific student cohorts, including underrepresented student populations.
Annually, update 1098T parameters within Banner and process 1098 T's
Coordinate all cashier activity including written correspondence, verbal communications, payment plans, payment posting, account adjustments, bankruptcies, student contact, and timely follow up.
Evaluates student accounts, to include verifying payments and charges as needed to confirm balances.
Oversee and perform reconciliation of all system activities.
Assist with the preparation of yearly audit.

Secondary Responsibilities

Works collectively with other divisional and Universitywide departments to enhance the enrollment service and processes for all students.
Serve on University committees.
Represents the Enrollment Management at various Campus events, Open Houses and FAFSA Filing Nights.
Identify opportunities to improve processes creating an environment where Customer Service and Satisfaction is of primary importance.
Performs other duties as assigned.

# of Direct Reports

0
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Ability to work as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of constituent groups
Proficient in SQL, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, utilizing databases, and internet search software relevant to the position
Must be in good standing in all Federal Title IV programs
Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree
Proficiency or fluency in Spanish
Strong customer service orientation and experience in developing recruiting and communication strategies

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

Evening and weekend work will be necessary during peak times

Special Instructions to ApplicantLa Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees' dependents (after completing the required years of service).- Posting Information

Application Open Date