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Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department:
Financial Aid and Academic Scholarships
Department's Website:
https://finaid.uark.edu/
Summary of Job Duties:
The Technology Lead for Financial Aid and Scholarships is responsible for supporting the functional needs of the University of Arkansas Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, the Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions financial aid module, and assists the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships in the transition to Workday Student. This position will perform professional level duties in system analysis, evaluation design, development, testing, implementation, documentation, research, data compilation, and data analysis. The Technology Lead for Financial Aid and Scholarships acts as liaison for the financial aid office and represents its view/needs for data management support within the office and other areas on and off-campus. This position will supervise two technical support staff.
The Technology Lead for Financial Aid and Scholarships evaluates functionality in the Workday Student system and assesses applicability in the student records area, including Financial Aid and more. This involves understanding business needs that are critical to the Financial Aid functions and determining how business processes will need to change to effectively execute these functions. This position will also participate in data conversion and verification. This position works closely with the UAF project manager, campus IT services, the UA System Project One team, campus cyber security team, and campus functional office users.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited institution of higher education
At least five years of experience designing and implementing systems including any of the following: PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, managing security, web-based environments, trouble ticketing systems or an equivalent combination of education and experience
At least three years experience with ERP systems, information technology, software applications and/or database administration
Applicable equivalencies may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with financial aid systems, including querying and extracting data
Experience with Oracle BI Publisher and Query Management Tools
Experience writing and analyzing scripting programming languages, such as Perl
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite; Access preferred
Supervisory experience of full-time employees
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
Strong computer skills
Analytic skills
Strong organizational skills for anticipation and maintenance of tasks involved in yearly aid cycle
Excellent communication and management skills
Ability to effectively analyze data for the purpose of developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
$56,000
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Erin Wooldridge, HEI Program Coordinator, [email protected]
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture and climate that embeds inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
Yes