Financial Aid Systems Analyst

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Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes Classification Title Financial Aid Systems Analyst Working Title Financial Aid Systems Analyst Recruitment Limits Location District Pay Information

Range 8 ($9,094.51 - $14,814.00) per month based on the current Supervisory & Professional Administrators' Association. New employees will begin on step A ($9,094.51). Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the CBA. The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid: medical, dental and vision plans; sick and vacation leave; and opportunities for professional development. Initial Salary Placement, Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the SPAA - Supervisory & Professional Administrators Association Handbook. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. A temporary probationary period will be applied to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee Collective Bargaining Agreements and Handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE:

1.0 FTE

No. Months: 12 Position Number: 00120662 FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime) Position Type Classified Bargaining Unit Supervisory & Professional Range 8 Department Information Technology The Position

Applications are currently being accepted for Financial Aid Systems Analyst position in the IT Applications Programming team, located at 9315 Hillery Drive, San Diego, CA 92126. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department's needs.

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

Classification Description

Due to our current cyber-event, website links will be updated when sdccd.edu is back online.

Desired Qualifications

Recent, broad and extensive experience in the following areas:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Technical Analyst, Systems Analyst, Programmer Analyst, Business Analyst, or Technical Liaison supporting Financial Aid within a higher education ERP/SIS environment, preferably with Oracle Student Financial Aid (SFA - SAE/SFP) or PeopleSoft Campus Solutions.

• Strong experience writing SQL queries, including complex joins, subqueries, aggregations, and data transformations for analysis, reporting, and troubleshooting.

• Experience with reporting and query tools such as Oracle BI Publisher, PeopleSoft Query, or equivalent ERP/SIS reporting platforms.

• Experience or working knowledge of Groovy scripting in Oracle SFA, or comparable experience with Java or similar programming/scripting languages.

• Experience supporting or administering batch processing frameworks, including scheduling jobs, job sets, and run controls (e.g., PeopleSoft Process Scheduler or similar tools).

• Working knowledge of ERP/SIS modules and data structures, including:

• Student biographical/demographic data

• Enrollment and academic records

• Student Financials

• Financial Aid-related financial transactions

• Working knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations, including:

• Title IV programs

• ISIR processing

• Packaging and disbursement

• Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

• Return to Title IV (R2T4)

• California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) programs (e.g., Cal Grant)

• Experience supporting system integrations and data exchanges, including working with APIs, web services, or file-based integrations (XML, JSON, flat files), and performing data validation and reconciliation.

• Demonstrated experience working with functional users to:

• Gather and document business requirements

• Develop detailed functional and technical specifications

• Create and execute test plans and test scripts

• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and defect resolution

• Experience participating in or supporting project implementations, including maintaining project plans and tracking tasks using tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, or similar.

• Ability to manage work assignments, maintain work logs, and provide regular (e.g., weekly) status updates to management and stakeholders.

• Experience responding to inquiries and resolving issues for internal users and external partners, including state and federal agencies.

• Ability to develop and maintain business process documentation, technical documentation, and training materials.

Training and Experience:

• Any combination of training and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
• Equivalent experience should include a minimum of 5 years PeopleSoft or ERP experience.

Foreign Degree:

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC.(ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

NACES Link: https://naces.org/

ACEI Link: https://acei-global.org/evaluation-services/

Commitment to Diversity:

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Click for the EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination - Policies and Procedures: https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/eeo-diversity/policies-and-procedures.aspx

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.

We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

• Complete the online application, including examples and outcomes listed within the Duties section of your Employment History;
• Complete responses to the Supplemental Questions, including examples and outcomes;
• Résumé;
• Cover Letter; AND,
• Three (3) References within the application.
• Unofficial Transcripts (Optional).
• Foreign Degree Evaluation (Required, if applicable).

Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments)

Position is open until filled.

First round of screenings: 6/2/2026

Conditions of Employment:

SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:

• Submit "official" college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District's expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form; AND,
• Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices.

EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT

If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS or CalSTRS website for further information.

CalPERS Link: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/retirees/working-after-retirement/reinstatement-from-retirement

CalSTRS Link: https://www.calstrs.com/retirement-after-reinstatement-enhancements-faq

Additional Information:

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time classified employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) upon appointment.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans are 100% employer paid for you and all dependents
• $100,000 group term life insurance
• 25 vacation days, 12 sick days, 16 holidays, and winter recess paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Educational incentive program (for salary advancement)
• CalPERS employer contribution rate of 26.81%

Posting Number CL01909

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • I understand that a COMPLETE application packet is required for consideration, which includes the following: 1) All required documents as listed in the special instructions 2) Responses to supplemental questions (clear and detailed responses are required as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, or put "see resume", or "N/A" or leave blank)

• Yes

• No

• • I understand that my responses to the application supplemental questions are heavily weighted during the application screening and evaluation process, and responses such as "N/A", "see resume", or no responses will result in deduction of points to my application.

• Yes

• No

• • We believe that the application and interview process should be a reflection of your skills, insights, and experiences, and we are looking to understand your unique qualifications for the role. I understand that responses ENTIRELY generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can result in disqualification from the application process.

• Yes

• No

• • Please describe your technical and functional experience supporting Financial Aid within a higher education ERP/SIS environment. Include systems used (e.g., Oracle SFA, PeopleSoft, Banner), your role, and key responsibilities.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your experience with SQL, reporting tools, and system integrations or data exchanges (e.g., APIs, file processing, data reconciliation). Provide examples of how you used these skills.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your experience supporting system implementations or enhancements. Include your role in requirements gathering, functional/technical design, testing (including UAT), and use of project management tools.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please describe your experience with maintaining business process documentation, training materials, and providing training on ERP/SIS processes.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Describe your experience with Groovy or a similar scripting/programming language. Include examples of how you used scripting to support business rules, automation, or system functionality.

(Open Ended Question)

• • The San Diego Community College District has a very diverse student, faculty and classified professional population with respect to academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds. Describe your professional development, community involvement, and professional experience working with these diverse groups.

(Open Ended Question)

Required & Optional Documents

Required Documents

• Résumé
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcript(s)
• Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable)