Specialist IV - System Analyst and System Support

Employer: Sam Houston State University
Location: Huntsville, TX

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Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Requisition:

202400397S

Title:

Specialist IV - System Analyst and System Support

FLSA status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary:

This position is a pay grade 9. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf

Occupational Category:

Technical/Para-Professional

Department:

Financial Aid

Division:

Division of Enrollment Success

Open Date:

12/06/2024

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

Quicklink:

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41704

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.

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About Sam Houston State University

For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.

SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.

Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.

Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston.

SHSU 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. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences.

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