Job Details

Manager of Student Aid Systems

Position Number: 6320674
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Financial Aid

Manager of Student Aid Systems

Job ID: 13637
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

UTEP is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 85% of our 25,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends.

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: $60,000.00 Annually.

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Under guidance of the Director of Systems and Operations, this position designs, develops, and maintains computer programs and web applications that automate specific business processes and facilitate the successful operation of the department. Functional knowledge of financial aid programs is desirable. Experience with SQL is required, with preference for procedural SQL (Oracle). This position is responsible for the continuous operation of all software systems employed by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and institutional policies.

Essential Functions

Consults with stakeholders to analyze and understand functions to be automated, needs, objectives, desired features, and input and output requirements.

Documents hardware and software requirements and produces estimates of feasibility, cost, time to implementation, and compatibility with other systems.

Develops and maintains plans outlining steps and timetables for developing, testing, and installing applications.

Researches and evaluates software and hardware alternatives to meet the department's needs.

Converts designs and specifications into computer code, designs and codes screen layouts, graphical user interfaces, printed outputs, and interfaces with other systems; troubleshoots and corrects errors, and confirms that programs meet specifications.

Writes and maintains documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, testing, changes, and corrections; is capable of reviewing preexisting documentation and understand currently existing automations, to support and expand the department's capabilities.

Monitors performance of automation and programming after implementation to identify areas of opportunity for improvement and increased efficiency.

Understands department's role in accomplishing the University's mission.

Compiles and submits reports as required by management, state, local, and federal regulatory agencies.

Acts as liaison between the department and internal or external customers, including software vendors and UTEP Division of Information Resources.

Participates in various committees, professional trainings, industry conferences, and conventions.

Complies with all state and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree within area of assigned responsibility.

and

Experience: Three years of related experience and/or training to the essential duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with SQL.

Preferred Qualifications: Functional knowledge of financial aid programs is desirable, as well as experience in the use of UC4/Automic Job Scheduler, Ellucian Banner, and transactional SQL (Oracle).

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=13637&PostingSeq=1