Financial Aid Data Coordinator
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Lincoln, NE
- $50,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
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 WorkThe 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 QualificationsBachelor'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 QualificationsExperience 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 ApplyClick 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 contactSandy 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
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Appointment End DateSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Required DocumentsRequired Documents * Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References