The University of Texas at Arlington is hiring a Student Financials Analyst. This role manages and analyzes complex student financial data, supports operational activities, coordinates with various departments, and ensures alignment with the university's strategic plan through data-driven decision making.
Highlights
Manage departmental email inquiries, account analysis, and documentation for student financial questions.
Coordinate with IT and Business Analysts to develop and monitor automated processes within Student Financials operations.
Handle non-payment of tuition processes, including communication and enrollment management.
Oversee special academic program coordination, including account maintenance, reconciliation, and payment processing.
Serve as subject matter expert for complex account escalations related to Special Academic Programs.
Review and process tuition waivers and exemptions in compliance with regulations; may serve on Waiver Appeals Committee.
Draft and review departmental communications and manage updates to the departmental website.
Create and maintain statistical reports for Special Academic Programs, and coordinate data for audits and open records requests.
Proficiency in Excel and experience with PeopleSoft student system preferred.
Requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field plus three years of relevant experience.
Salary up to $63,000, monthly pay basis, benefits eligible including comprehensive benefits package.
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number | S06314P Position Title | Student Financials Analyst Department | Business Services Location | Arlington Job Family | Administrative Support Position Status | Full-time Work Hours | Standard Work Schedule | Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm Hybrid/Remote work with occasional on-site requirements. Occasional evening and weekend hours Open to | External and Internal Salary | Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $63,000. Duration | Funding expected to continue Pay Basis | Monthly Benefits Eligible | Yes Benefits at UTA | We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link: https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php Job Summary | The Student Financials Analyst will provide operational and analytical support by assisting managers in the day-to-day operational activities as well as providing analysis for data driven decision making. This role will be responsible for analyzing complex student financial data and will monitor, control and manage business operations to ensure alignment with the University’s strategic plan. Essential Duties and Responsibilities | Manage departmental email inbox ensuring timely resolution to student inquiries, including interdepartmental research, account analysis, response and documentation. Coordinate with the Office of Information Technology and Business Analysts to design, schedule, evaluate, and monitor automated business processes impacting Student Financials operations. Responsible for processes related to non-payment of tution including communication and enrollment processing. Coordinate various special academic programs ensuring adherence to agreed upon program requirements. Program coordination may include student account maintenance, reconciliation, and payment processing. Serve as subject matter expert in escalations from the Communications Center on complex account inquiries related to Special Academic Programs. Review and process tuition waivers and exemptions in compliance with all relevant rules and regulations. May serve on the institutional Waiver Appeals Committee. Coordinate departmental communication to students and other university stakeholders. Draft and review communications across various mediums. Responsible for submitting and reviewing departmental website updates. Create and maintain statistical reporting for various Special Academic Programs. Coordinate data gathering for open records and audit requests. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field and three years of experience in finance, business, higher education, or a related field Preferred Qualifications | Experience with PeopleSoft student system. Experience in Student Financials or Student Accounts. Experience in a University setting Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Strong functional technical skills. Strong time management and communication skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks. Proficient in Excel. Other Requirements | Working Conditions | Special Conditions for Eligibility | CBC Requirement | It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University. EEO Statement | It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy. University Information | The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact. ADA Accommodations | The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 Open Until Filled | Minimum Number of References Required | 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted | Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
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* How many years of experience do you have in data analysis?
None/less than 3 years
3 to 4 years
5 to 6 years
7 years or more
* How many years of experience do you have working in higher education?
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2 to 3 years
4 to 5 years
6 years or more
* How many years of experience do you have in PeopleSoft?
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1 to 2 years
3 to 4 years
5 years or more
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume or CV
Cover/Interest Letter
Optional Documents
OFFICE OF TALENT, CULTURE AND ENGAGEMENT J.D. Wetsel Service Center 1225 W. Mitchell Road Arlington, TX 76019
