Functional Analyst

Posting Details

Posting Details

​Benefits of Working at UNCW

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.

Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Full time employees are also eligible for up to three (3) paid waivers from the state and then UNCW provides an additional two waivers in the summer for classes taken only at UNCW including the application fee and book rental. In addition as a full time employee, UNCW offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service

We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy , Skillport , and the employee assistance program , many of which are offered free of charge.

Working Title

Functional Analyst

External Link to Posting

https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/24843

Vacancy Number

E760

Position Number

1718

Location of Workplace

Main UNCW Campus

Department

Financial Aid Admin - 30140

Division

Academic Affairs - 30000 Division

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The functional analyst provides technical support to the Financial Aid Office ensuring all processes are compliant in accordance to Department of Education regulations.

A brief and high-level list of duties include:
• Providing functional and technical support to the Financial Aid Office
• Updating, testing, and running processes for the Financial Aid system
• Recommending and implementing process solutions to work in an efficient manner and improve customer service and productivity
• Managing system projects, reports progress, and identifying and recommending solutions to potential problems
• Serving as back-up office contact for Department of Education systems and for any campus Security/IT committees
• Running and building reports/queries as needed

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

A Master’s degree in computer science, information technology or related area with no experience, OR a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or related area and 0‐2 years experience, OR an Associate’s degree from a technical college with a major in computer science, information technology or related area and 1-2 years in the information technology field related to the position’s role, OR Related information technology experience may be substituted year for year for the required education. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated understanding of Title IV aid processes and regulations.
• Demonstrated capacity to function in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated record of strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in supporting Ellucian Banner Financial Aid module highly preferred
• Experience in report writing (e.g SQL ), building, and running
• Strong knowledge and use of Excel
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population

Required Certifications or Licensures

N/A

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid ( OSFA ) is expected to serve students seeking financial aid assistance as well as students who receive benefits which require coordination through the OSFA . The OSFA currently serves approximately 70% of the student body. This includes federal financial assistance, veterans educational benefits, all tuition waivers (including faculty/staff, senior citizens and others), all scholarships, all institutional aid and all non-institutional aid. These financial assistance programs include grants, scholarships, loans and part-time employment.

Major functions of the department include management of funds processing aid applications from students each year, monitoring records and procedures for compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, monitoring records and procedures for compliance with NCAA athletics rules, providing federal, state, and donor reports, and providing general financial aid advising and counseling to current and prospective students and their parents.

College/School Information

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings

Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants

Please note all applications and any corresponding materials must be submitted no later than 11:59pm ET on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Months Per Year

12 Months

FTE

1.0 (40 hours per week)

Type of Position

Permanent

Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions

Job Posting Date

06/14/2022

Posting Close Date

07/11/2022
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. How did you learn of this opportunity with UNCW? (2022)
   • UNCW Website
   • UNCW LinkedIn Page
   • UNCW Twitter Account
   • UNCW Employee Referral
   • UNCW Instagram Account (UNCW_jobs)
   • UNCW Job Alert
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • Glassdoor
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Hispanic Outlook
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • North Carolina Job Network
   • Women in Higher Education
   • Craigslist
   • Other