Specialist IV - System Analyst and System Support
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Posting Details Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging. SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs. Posting Information This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Requisition 202400052S Title Specialist IV - System Analyst and System Support FLSA status Non-Exempt Hiring Salary This position is a pay grade 09. Please see Pay Grade Table at: . Occupational Category Technical/Para-Professional Department Financial Aid Division Division of Enrollment Success Open Date 02/12/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Management Information Systems, or a related field. Courses in Computer Science would be helpful. Two years related work experience or experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered. Nature & Purpose of Position Performs highly advanced specialist duties for the Financial Aid Department. Primary Responsibilities Performs highly advanced specialist duties. Assists the System Analyst and Solution Support area in the analysis of office automation needs for the Financial Aid office. Conducts system investigations including troubleshooting, cleaning data and repairing database objects associated with Ellucian Banner, National Student Loan Data System, Common Origination & Disbursement, ELMSelect and other third-party software as necessary. Responds to information requests. Collects, reconciles, and maintains complex data. Develops, implements, and defines the processes necessary to refresh or otherwise maintain sets of data for testing and development purposes, converting data and systems, and automating processes when necessary. Conducts research for preparation and dissemination of information. Prepares, reviews, revises and distributes documents and correspondence. Serves on committees as needed. Designs, Implements and maintains Structured Query Language (SQL) queries and rules to automate Financial Aid programs. Researches, interprets, and communicates Federal and State regulations as needed for implementation and upgrading software and processes. Prepares weekly, monthly, and annual reports for administrative decisions and federal requirements. Performs other related duties as assigned. Other Specifications Requires detailed knowledge of university infrastructure, policies and procedures. Requires thorough knowledge of office systems. Must have the ability to solve operational problems and make suggestions for process improvement. Up to 40% of this position, over the fiscal year during off-peak periods, may be performed remotely as determined by the supervisor. Full Time Part Time Full Time Position NumberQuicklink EEO Statement EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report