Description:     
This position will be responsible for recommending process improvements, identifying procedural changes and implementing system improvements in a fast paced environment. This position will report directly to the manager of enterprise systems yet be embedded in both the Financial Aid and Information Technology departments.

Responsibilities: -Ability to act as first level support for PeopleSoft Financial Aid System -Responsible for integration with all external systems including United States Department of Education and other financial aid business processing partners. -Evaluate effectiveness of existing financial aid operating procedures, recommend and implement improvements -Consult with the financial aid office in order to determine their information collection requirements and help them to develop specifications for functional, cost efficient systems that will meet current and future business needs -Develop software interfaces for the PeopleSoft Financial Aid System -Assist in PeopleSoft upgrades -Provide guidance and assistance to other analysts and engineers in troubleshooting complex system design problems -Research, evaluate, select, install, configure, test, support and maintain financial information system applications -Troubleshoot problems and provide end user support for systems implemented by Information Technology group -Work directly with external software developers in order to resolve product issues -Research and investigate new functionality and system design issues -Work in cooperation with team members in order to globally deploy software and their resolutions, as well as, ensure that systems are streamlined to run efficiently and effectively. -Keep abreast of changing technologies and investigate new software solutions in order to make recommendations for improvement -Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
-Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a minimum of 3 years experience as an application developer or equivalent role in mainstream software development -Minimum of three (3) years supporting PeopleSoft Financial Aid systems -Functional experience with PeopleSoft Financial Aid -Demonstrated knowledge of financial aid electronic processing functions -Working knowledge of financial aid web systems including the Student Aid Internet Gateway, COD and NSLDS preferred. -Proven track record of improving financial aid business processes -Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal laws affecting students, institutional records requirements and knowledge of federal financial aid regulations preferred. -At least one (1) year experience in using PeopleSoft version 8.9 or higher -At least two (2) years experience in developing functional specifications -Knowledge of System Integration and User Acceptance Testing -Knowledge of Inter-module integration issues. -Knowledge of PeopleSoft development Practices and standards -Relational database architecture exposure (Oracle 9i, 10g or 11g preferred) and proficiency in SQL based query, programming, , Toad and reporting tools, including SQR, COBOL, Crystal Reports, Java and XML Publisher -Proficiency in writing an maintaining Application Engine programs -Experience should include, but is not limited to, analysis, database and program design, programming and unit testing of software packages and internally developed systems -Strong project management background and experience including analyzing and developing project requirements and specifications, timeline development, stakeholder coordination, ROI analysis, budgeting, reporting 

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