University of California - Santa Cruz, CA
posted 2 months ago
The Data Management Analyst at the University of California Santa Cruz plays a crucial role in the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office (FASO), which is dedicated to providing high-quality service to students and their families. This position utilizes professional financial services concepts to complete various transactional tasks, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of financial aid funds to eligible students. The analyst will be responsible for reconciling federal, state, and institutional funds, as well as student award data across multiple databases, including campus financial and student systems, as well as federal and state databases. The incumbent will share responsibility for the receipt and reconciliation of financial aid funds from external agencies, which includes state, federal, and private sources. This role requires a thorough understanding of financial processes and the ability to analyze data to resolve problems of moderate scope. The Data Management Analyst will also assist in ensuring that financial processing functions, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, are performed accurately and efficiently. In addition to transactional responsibilities, the analyst will serve as a resource for staff, providing support on complex financial discrepancies and customer service issues. The role may involve training staff and fostering a collaborative team environment. The analyst will also assess and recommend changes to maintain compliance with federal and state requirements, participate in audits, and document processes related to financial activities. This position is essential in developing and implementing new business processes to enhance the administration of financial aid funds.