University at Buffalo is hiring: Data Analyst, Financial Aid in Buffalo

Overview

Data Analyst, Financial Aid – The University at Buffalo (UB) Financial Aid department within Enrollment Management seeks to hire a Data Analyst. In this position, you will support operational reporting and analytic needs of the Financial Aid Office. This position reports to the Associate Director for Systems and Funds Management.

Responsibilities

• Creation, management, and use of data sets utilized by the Financial Aid Office.
• Collaborate with university partners on shared initiatives and crossover data analysis.
• Create data queries within the PeopleSoft CRM to support daily processing functions.
• Develop recommendations and collaborate with leadership to determine data needs and to execute data requests.
• Verify program logic by preparing data for trial runs and by implementing tested changes.
• Serve as the primary contact for institutional and external survey requirements related to financial aid.
• Manage multiple cyclical processes related to the preparation, awarding and reconciliation of federal, state, and institutional financial aid funds.
• Assist in the configuration, testing and maintenance of the PeopleSoft CRM used to process financial aid.

About the Financial Aid Department

The mission of UB’s Financial Aid Office is to facilitate access to education, actively contributing to the recruitment and retention efforts of the university. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment by providing essential financial support to students. We aim to ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, upholding the integrity and ethical standards of our financial assistance programs. Learn more: a website

Benefits

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional work experience in a higher education environment. A combination of education and experience can be considered in lieu of the requirement.
• Knowledge of data management concepts, tools, issues, and environments such as database application development/SQL programming, data/statistical analysis, and model development.
• Experience collecting, managing, analyzing, and reporting data using software to organize, analyze, and visualize information and communicate findings.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications required including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Possess and display a high level of customer service to all constituents.
• Applicants must be eligible to work within the United States in a full-time capacity without visa sponsorship. Please do not apply if you cannot satisfy this requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher education experience with student information systems in assessment of admissions and enrollment management.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Access.
• Experience with a customer relationship management tool, or an admissions system (preferably Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions).

Salary Range

$66,000 - $76,000

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Brian Hines
Contact's Pronouns: He/him/his
Contact's Title: Human Resource Officer
Contact's Email: hines@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-7751

Posting Dates

Posted: 09/05/2025
Deadline for Applicants: 10/09/2025
Date to be filled: (to be determined)

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