Financial Aid Systems Developer

Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA)

The Office of Student Financial Aid is accepting applications for a Financial Aid Systems Developer. The position performs the day-to-day activities supporting all data systems, equipment/technology, and reporting functions necessary to support the awarding of over $1 billion in financial aid funds annually and the financial aid programs and services that are available to the nearly 60,000 students attending the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The Financial Aid Systems Developer is a member of the Systems Unit in the Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement, test and maintain financial aid processing in the Banner system.
• Manage Banner upgrades, bolt-ons, production jobs, testing and development.
• Ensure systems and data-handling practices comply with legal and regulatory requirements and institutional policies.
• Evaluate data requests from internal and external staff to produce Banner data reports and solutions.
  • Banner financial aid reporting can be complex, so requires judgment and understanding to produce accurate reports.
• Maintain inventory of data reporting jobs.
  • There are normally 50-70 jobs produced daily.
• Design, develop, test and maintain computer and web-based applications, systems, subsystems and databases.
• Provide technical support for all programs and services provided by the Office of Student Financial Aid.
• Develop, design, test and maintain automated processing solutions including internal-developed software and databases including SQL/.NET/PHP Applications.
• Generate and interpret data to respond to internal/external surveys, research studies, and decision-makers.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Assistant Director, Senior Associate Director, or the Executive Director of the Office of Student Financial Aid.
• Create and maintain Banner components to facilitate financial aid processing.
  • Must be able to review and interpret federal/state/institutional regulations, fund agreements, and University policies and translate them into business rules.

Position Qualifications

Required-

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of work experience in IT‐related functions such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field.
  • College coursework which includes Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline may be substituted as follows: 30 semester hours equals one (1) year, Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen (18) months, 90 semester hours equals two (2) years, Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years).
• Demonstrated experience in data systems administration

Preferred-

• Experience with application development, systems analysis and design using technologies such as SQL, .NET, PHP and HTML as well as experience with a major RDBMS such as Oracle, MS SQLServer, and/or MySQL.
• Experience with desktop administration, network and server management, the Ellucian Banner Financial Aid system, and Microsoft Office.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities-

• Ability to think creatively and work independently is essential.
• Commitment to providing good customer service.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multi-task in a complex work environment.
• Strong organizational skills.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5031 - Information Technology Technical Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. The budgeted salary for this position is $60,000-$65,000. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on June 26, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting upload a cover letter, resume, contact information for three professional references, and transcript or proof of degree(s). In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jennifer Steiling at steiling@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

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Requisition ID: 1030786
Job Category: Technical
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu