Individual contributors with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Spends majority of time leading the design, implementation or delivery of processes, implementation of delivery processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education (typically University). Has working knowledge and experience in own discipline. Continues to build knowledge of the organization, processes and customers. Performs a range of mainly straightforward assignments independently. Uses prescribed guidelines or policies to analyze and resolve problems. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.

PeopleSoft Systems Analyst

Student Financial Services (SFS) seeks candidates for the PeopleSoft Systems Analyst role. This role is responsible for configuring system settings and testing functionality within Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, as well as analyzing existing processes and implementing innovative solutions to support the financial aid and student finance teams.

Department Summary

SFS is a group of about 60 individuals working in financial aid and student billing, committed to providing equitable access to financial resources for all students. We promote a culture of connectivity and cohesiveness, working together for the good of students and families. Our Information Technology team is comprised of five team members, some fully remote and some in person 2-3 days per week, who support the departmental business operations and regularly interface with the enterprise IT team that supports the entire University.

Position Overview

This position will be responsible for streamlining processes and maximizing functionality within Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, with a focus on financial aid. This includes configuration of budgets, institutional need analysis, packaging plans, SAP, and queries to support internal and external reporting. The analyst will participate in internal and cross-department projects to improve financial aid reading, awarding, and compliance activities. In addition, the analyst will be responsible for our document imaging workflow within Perceptive Content. Successful applicants will be proactive individuals with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and demonstrate understanding of how data flows through a university student information system. They will identify potential issues and opportunities for improvement both by analyzing data and by fostering relationships with department members. Once a new feature is identified, the analyst will gather requirements, work with the IT team to develop solutions, and lead user acceptance testing.

Job Duties

Perform configuration changes to PeopleSoft Financial Aid module to include, but not limited to, packaging plans, cost of attendance budgets, INAS global options, satisfactory academic progress, and Equation Engine formulasDevelop complex PeopleSoft queries to create financial aid reports, implement systems checks, and provide statistical data to SFS managersDiagnose problems and identify potential improvements within the PeopleSoft Financial Aid module and the Perceptive Content financial aid reading workflowMonitor system processes for compliance in federal, state, and institutional regulations and policyProactively interview and observe financial aid administrators to thoroughly understand business processes and identify areas where a technical solution can improve productivityMaintain batch processes using run controls to perform repetitive tasks including population updates, assigning communications, and loading external awardsGather, prioritize, and develop quality comprehensive business and technical requirements for financial aid enhancementsAnalyze, evaluate and test software capabilities to meet user requirements and identify gaps in delivered functionalityCollaborate with a team of developers to provide new financial aid functionality, create test cases, and lead user acceptance testingMaintain comprehensive documentation on system processes

Preferred Qualifications

Three or more years providing support related to PeopleSoft Campus SolutionsThree or more years of higher education Financial Aid experienceDemonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking and process improvementExperience with Oracle PSQuery or a similar query language

Expected Salary Range: $80,000-90,000 a year

The salary range listed reflects what the University of Virginia reasonably anticipates for this position at the time of posting, but actual compensation may vary based on factors such as education, work experience, market conditions, and skill level.

To Apply:

visit https://jobs.virginia.edu and search for posting R0067090. Submit the following:

Cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience. Resume (ensure all requested documents are uploaded in the resume box).

For more information or questions, contact Bill Crane, Senior Academic Recruiter, at xer5ff@virginia.edu.

For details on UVA and the Charlottesville community, visit www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com.

Position Compensation Range: $54,576.00 - $109,153.00 Annual

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma, Associate's Degree Preferred
Experience: 3 years.
Licensure: None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.