San Diego Community College District
San Diego, California, United States
(on-site)
Posted
30+ days ago
NASFAA U Credentials Preferred
No
Certified Financial Aid Administrator Preferred
No
Job Function
Other
Description
Financial Aid Systems Analyst
Closing Date:
Location: District
Pay Information:
Range 8 ($9,094.51 – $14,814.00) per month based on the current Supervisory & Professional Administrators’ Association. New employees will begin on step A ($9,094.51). Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the CBA. The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid: medical, dental and vision plans; sick and vacation leave; and opportunities for professional development. Initial Salary Placement, Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the SPAA – Supervisory & Professional Administrators Association Handbook. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. A temporary probationary period will be applied to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee Collective Bargaining Agreements and Handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.
Position Equivalent FTE:
1.0 FTE
No. Months: 12 Position Number: 00120662
FLSA Status: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
Position Type: Classified
Bargaining Unit: Supervisory & Professional
Range: 8
Department: Information Technology
The Position:
Applications are currently being accepted for Financial Aid Systems Analyst position in the IT Applications Programming team, located at 9315 Hillery Drive, San Diego, CA 92126. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department’s needs.
Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.
Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.
Classification Description:
Due to our current cyber-event, website links will be updated when sdccd.edu is back online.
Desired Qualifications:
Recent, broad and extensive experience in the following areas:
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Technical Analyst, Systems Analyst, Programmer Analyst, Business Analyst, or Technical Liaison supporting Financial Aid within a higher education ERP/SIS environment, preferably with Oracle Student Financial Aid (SFA – SAE/SFP) or PeopleSoft Campus Solutions.
- Strong experience writing SQL queries, including complex joins, subqueries, aggregations, and data transformations for analysis, reporting, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with reporting and query tools such as Oracle BI Publisher, PeopleSoft Query, or equivalent ERP/SIS reporting platforms.
- Experience or working knowledge of Groovy scripting in Oracle SFA, or comparable experience with Java or similar programming/scripting languages.
- Experience supporting or administering batch processing frameworks, including scheduling jobs, job sets, and run controls (e.g., PeopleSoft Process Scheduler or similar tools).
- Working knowledge of ERP/SIS modules and data structures, including:
- Student biographical/demographic data
- Enrollment and academic records
- Student Financials
- Financial Aid-related financial transactions
- Working knowledge of federal and state financial aid regulations, including:
- Title IV programs
- ISIR processing
- Packaging and disbursement
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
- Return to Title IV (R2T4)
- California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) programs (e.g., Cal Grant)
- Experience supporting system integrations and data exchanges, including working with APIs, web services, or file-based integrations (XML, JSON, flat files), and performing data validation and reconciliation.
- Demonstrated experience working with functional users to:
- Gather and document business requirements
- Develop detailed functional and technical specifications
- Create and execute test plans and test scripts
- Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and defect resolution
- Experience participating in or supporting project implementations, including maintaining project plans and tracking tasks using tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, or similar.
- Ability to manage work assignments, maintain work logs, and provide regular (e.g., weekly) status updates to management and stakeholders.
- Experience responding to inquiries and resolving issues for internal users and external partners, including state and federal agencies.
- Ability to develop and maintain business process documentation, technical documentation, and training materials.
Training and Experience:
- Any combination of training and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
- Equivalent experience should include a minimum of 5 years PeopleSoft or ERP experience.
Foreign Degree:
Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC.(ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.
NACES Link: https://naces.org/
ACEI Link: https://acei-global.org/evaluation-services/
NACES Link: https://naces.org/
ACEI Link: https://acei-global.org/evaluation-services/
Commitment to Diversity:
All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.
Click for the EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination – Policies and Procedures: https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/eeo-diversity/policies-and-procedures.aspx
Click for the EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination – Policies and Procedures: https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/eeo-diversity/policies-and-procedures.aspx
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.
Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.
We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
- Complete the online application, including examples and outcomes listed within the Duties section of your Employment History;
- Complete responses to the Supplemental Questions, including examples and outcomes;
- Résumé;
- Cover Letter; AND,
- Three (3) References within the application.
- Unofficial Transcripts (Optional).
- Foreign Degree Evaluation (Required, if applicable).
Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments):
Position is open until filled.
First round of screenings: 6/2/2026
First round of screenings: 6/2/2026
Conditions of Employment:
SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT:
- Submit \“official\” college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);
- Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
- Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);
- Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form; AND,
- Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices.
EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT
If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS or CalSTRS website for further information.
CalPERS Link: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/retirees/working-after-retirement/reinstatement-from-retirement
CalSTRS Link: https://www.calstrs.com/retirement-after-reinstatement-enhancements-faq
Additional Information:
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time classified employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) upon appointment.
* Medical, dental, and vision plans are 100% employer paid for you and all dependents
* $100,000 group term life insurance
* 25 vacation days, 12 sick days, 16 holidays, and winter recess paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Educational incentive program (for salary advancement)
* CalPERS employer contribution rate of 26.81%
SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time classified employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) upon appointment.
* Medical, dental, and vision plans are 100% employer paid for you and all dependents
* $100,000 group term life insurance
* 25 vacation days, 12 sick days, 16 holidays, and winter recess paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Educational incentive program (for salary advancement)
* CalPERS employer contribution rate of 26.81%
Posting Number: CL01909
To apply, visit: https://www.sdccdjobs.com
All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
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