Financial Aid Business Analyst

The Financial Aid Business Analyst serves as a functional expert supporting the effective administration of financial aid programs and systems. The position combines knowledge of financial aid regulations, policies, and business processes with functional expertise in PeopleSoft Campus Solutions Financial Aid. The position configures and supports financial aid functionality, independently researches and resolves system and processing issues, evaluates and tests system changes, develops queries and reports, analyzes data, and identifies opportunities for process improvement. The position works collaboratively with ITS and campus partners to translate financial aid business needs into effective system and process solutions while also administering assigned financial aid programs and responsibilities.

• →Develop and maintain PeopleSoft queries, reports, and data extracts to support financial aid operations, compliance, reconciliation, and decision-making.

• →Administer assigned federal, state, institutional, scholarship, or other financial aid programs and processes.

• →Ensure assigned responsibilities are administered in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.

• →Analyze business processes and workflows to identify gaps and opportunities for automation, efficiency, consistency, and improved service.

• →Assist with compliance review, reporting, reconciliation, and implementation of regulatory or operational changes.

• →Collaborate with campus partners to support data integrity and effective cross-functional processes.

• →Provide functional support for system- and process-related issues affecting assigned program areas.

• →Develop and execute test plans, coordinate user acceptance testing, validate results, and document outcomes.

• →Independently research, troubleshoot, and resolve complex functional system and processing issues and support end users in identifying appropriate solutions.

• →Configure and maintain Financial Aid functionality in PeopleSoft, including system setup, rules, parameters, packaging, disbursement, interfaces, 3Cs (comments, checklists and communications), and related processing functionality.

• →Evaluate, test, and support deployment of system releases, patches, regulatory changes, interfaces, and new functionality.

• →Review and implement system updates and new functionality, including analysis of release information and impact assessment.

• →Serve as a primary liaison between Financial Aid and ITS for system changes, issue resolution, integrations, and ongoing support.

• →Recommend and assist with implementation of process and system improvements.

Financial Aid

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience working with a student information system or other complex enterprise system
• Ability to independently research issues, evaluate information, and identify solutions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, particularly the Financial Aid module
• Experience with financial aid system configuration, testing, implementation, or troubleshooting
• Experience with developing query reports and supporting data integrity using PeopleSoft Query, Query Manager, or comparable reporting tools
• Experience with business process improvement and financial aid program administration
• Professional experience working in financial aid in a higher education environment.
• Working knowledge of financial aid rules, regulations, programs, and processes
  
  

This position may have the option to work on-campus or a hybrid schedule, subject to approved telecommuting request.

The home campus of this position is Green Bay and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to travel to or work at the Marinette, Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus, based on operational needs. 

Position is a full-time Academic Staff appointment. A pre-employment education check which includes, but is not limited to, the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s) and if there is prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

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Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
• Resume
  
  

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday October 25, 2026.

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Human Resources

Phone: (920) 465-2390

Email: jobs@uwgb.edu

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace.  The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.  

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource. 

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked. 

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7).  

For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community section. For Campus Safety information see our University Police website and our Annual Security Report (for a paper copy please contact the Office of Human Resources at (920) 465-2390). This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.