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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Financial Aid Data Coordinator to manage and organize scholarship and financial aid data in support of the financial aid office and campus partners. The role involves extracting data from the student information system, developing reports for various stakeholders, supporting regulatory reporting, and assisting with testing and implementation of updates in Oracle/PeopleSoft systems.

Highlights

Extract and review financial aid data from student information systems.
Develop and maintain reports such as scholarship, summer awarding, and ad-hoc reports.
Support reporting requirements for Common Data Set, IPEDS, Financial Value Transparency, and Gainful Employment.
Assist in testing and implementing new or updated functions within Oracle/PeopleSoft student information system.
Receive training in query writing and reporting tools like WebFocus and Oracle/PeopleSoft Query.
Work closely with internal and external stakeholders as part of a collaborative operations team.
Requires Bachelor's degree and 2 years experience with financial aid data, higher education administration, or relational database systems.
Preferred experience includes prior work in financial aid offices, query/report writing, and familiarity with Oracle/PeopleSoft or WebFocus.
Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and relational database software is required.
Minimum salary starts at $50,000/year and a criminal background check is mandatory.

Financial Aid Data Coordinator Full Description

Financial Aid Data Coordinator

Working Title | Financial Aid Data Coordinator
Department | Scholarship & Financial Aid-0958
Requisition Number | S_250467
Posting Open Date | 06/13/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 06/30/2025
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes

Description of Work
The Financial Aid Data Coordinator is an important member of the financial aid operations team, responsible for gathering and organizing scholarship and financial aid data to support the office and campus partners. Key responsibilities include extracting and reviewing data from the student information system, developing or maintaining reports for internal and campus use, such as college scholarship reports, summer awarding reports, and ad-hoc data requests. The coordinator will assist with reporting for the Common Data Set, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment reporting.

This role also supports the testing and implementation of new or updated functions within the Oracle/PeopleSoft student information system, providing feedback to the Senior Associate Director. Additional responsibilities include supporting other data coordination needs as assigned to ensure the successful operation of the financial aid office.

This coordinator will receive training in basic query writing and reporting tools (such as WebFocus, Oracle/PeopleSoft Query, and similar systems) to extract and organize information. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, as this position works closely with a variety of stakeholders within and outside the office as part of a supportive, service-oriented operations team.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years with financial aid data, related higher education administration, or relational database system experience required. Attention to detail. Strong analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively multi-task in completing work assignments. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills essential. Proficiency with computer software in word processing, spreadsheets, and relational database.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a college or university financial aid office or comparable setting preferred. Demonstrated query/report writing experience preferred. Oracle/PeopleSoft or Webfocus experience preferred. Ability to learn complex database design for reporting against and testing of the student information system. Ability to problem solve, with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and efficient reporting of data.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No
Physical Required | No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No
Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes
Posted Salary | $50,000/yr. minimum
How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Sandy Airan, sairan2@unl.edu
Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional
Job Type | Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) |
Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No
If Temporary, indicate end date |
Planned Hire Date: |
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