Data Analyst III – Student Financial Services – 991339

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Primary Purpose:

Provides strategic and
analytical support across Financial Aid and Bursar operations by identifying, analyzing, and interpreting institutional data. This role
evaluates trends, identifies opportunities for process improvement, and supports data-driven strategies that enhance student success,
optimize enrollment outcomes, strengthen financial performance, and mitigate institutional risk.

Job Category:
Exempt

Hiring Range: $80,000.00 Annually

Pay Basis: Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No

Essential Job Functions:

1. Collects, validates, and
performs advanced analysis of data across Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and related areas to support strategic decision-making,
enrollment management, and student success outcomes.

2. Identifies trends in financial aid, student financial behavior, and
receivables to evaluate impacts on retention, persistence, and institutional revenue.

3. Designs, develops, and maintains complex
reports, dashboards, and data models to monitor key performance indicators and inform operational and strategic initiatives.

4.
Partners with Financial Aid, Bursar, Enrollment Management, Institutional Research, Finance, and IT to align analytics with institutional
priorities.
5. Ensures data integrity, consistency, and governance across systems, supporting audit, compliance, and regulatory reporting
requirements.

6. Supports the development and implementation of data-driven strategies to minimize bad debt, optimize financial aid
distribution, and improve student financial outcomes.

7. Analyzes student populations and cohorts to identify trends and
characteristics associated with student success, persistence, and financial stability, providing insights to inform institutional
strategies.

8. Collaborates with cross-functional teams and participates in institutional committees and initiatives to support data
collection, analysis, and reporting efforts.

9. Contributes to the design and refinement of data collection methodologies, reporting
frameworks, and performance metrics to enhance decision-making and operational effectiveness.

10. Translates findings into actionable
insights and presents clear, data-driven recommendations to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

11. Collaborates with
cross-functional teams and participates in institutional committees and initiatives to support data collection, analysis, and reporting
efforts.

12. Designs data collection approaches, including sampling methods and sample size determination, to ensure valid and
reliable analysis.

13. Identifies operational inefficiencies and financial risks, including revenue leakage and bad debt, and
develops data-driven solutions to improve performance, optimize aid distribution, and enhance student financial outcomes.

14.
Supports data governance, audit, and compliance activities by preparing, validating, and documenting data, while promoting data integrity
and continuous improvement.

15. Contributes to the development and documentation of processes, procedures, and data governance
practices to enhance operational consistency and continuous improvement.

16. Stays current on emerging trends, technologies, and
regulatory requirements impacting data analytics and student financial services.

17. Completes special projects and performs other
duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements:

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Knowledge:
1. Higher Education Student Financial Services – Working knowledge of financial aid, student accounts, bursar
operations, enrollment management, and the student financial lifecycle within a higher education environment, including the
interdependencies between these areas.
2. Financial Aid Regulations and Compliance – Working knowledge of federal, state, and
institutional financial aid regulations, reporting requirements, and compliance considerations impacting data interpretation and
decision-making.
3. Data Analysis and Interpretation – Working knowledge of data analysis methodologies, statistical concepts, and the
ability to interpret complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
4. Data Systems and Reporting Tools –
Working knowledge of student information systems (e.g., Banner), databases, reporting tools, and data visualization platforms used to
extract, manipulate, and present data.
5. Data Governance and Integrity – Working knowledge of data validation practices, data quality
standards, and controls necessary to maintain accurate, consistent, and reliable data across systems.
6. Business and Financial Acumen –
Working knowledge of financial principles, revenue drivers, receivables management, and factors impacting institutional fiscal health,
including bad debt and aid optimization.
7. Process Improvement and Operational Efficiency – Working knowledge of process evaluation
techniques and continuous improvement methodologies to identify inefficiencies and recommend enhancements.
8. Customer and
Student-Centered Service – Working knowledge of principles and processes for delivering services that support student success, satisfaction,
and retention.
9. Computers and Electronics – Working knowledge of computer hardware and software, including advanced use of
spreadsheets, data tools, and reporting applications.
10. English Language – General knowledge of the structure and content of the
English language, including grammar, composition, and effective communication.
11. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel,
Outlook and PowerPoint).
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Skills:
1. Analytical Thinking – Proficient skills in
analyzing complex data sets and identifying trends, patterns, and relationships that inform strategic decision-making.
2. Complex
Problem Solving – Proficient skills in identifying operational challenges, reviewing data, and developing data-driven solutions.
3.
Critical Thinking – Proficient skills in evaluating information, identifying risks or opportunities, and supporting sound decision-making.

4. Data Interpretation and Visualization – Proficient skills in translating data into meaningful insights and presenting findings
through reports, dashboards, and visual tools.
5. Communication – Proficient skills in effectively conveying complex information to a
variety of audiences, including leadership and cross-functional teams.
6. Time Management – Proficient skills in managing multiple
priorities, deadlines, and projects in a dynamic environment.
7. Active Learning – Proficient skills in understanding and applying new
information, tools, and methodologies to evolving institutional needs.
8. Judgment and Decision Making – Proficient skills in
considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and recommending appropriate solutions.
9. Collaboration – Proficient
skills in working effectively across departments to align data insights with institutional goals.

Abilities:
1. Information
Ordering – The ability to organize, structure, and synthesize data in a logical and meaningful manner.
2. Deductive Reasoning – The
ability to apply general rules to specific data sets to draw accurate conclusions and identify trends.
3. Problem Sensitivity – The
ability to recognize when processes, data, or outcomes are not aligned with expectations and require further investigation.
4. Inductive
Reasoning – The ability to combine pieces of information to form general conclusions or identify patterns.
5. Oral Expression – The
ability to communicate information and ideas clearly so others can understand.
6. Written Expression – The ability to communicate
information and ideas effectively in writing for a variety of audiences.
7. Selective Attention – The ability to concentrate on tasks
over time without being distracted, especially when working with detailed data.
8. Systems Evaluation – The ability to identify measures
or indicators of system performance and determine actions needed to improve or correct performance.

Physical Requirements and Working
Conditions:
1. Near Vision – Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
2. Speech Recognition –
Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
3. Speech Clarity – Must be able to speak clearly so others can
understand you.
4. May be required to work nights or weekends.
5. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of
sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
6. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of
equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, and computer keyboards.

Required Certifications/Licensures:

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree

Major (if required:

Required Experience: Four (4) to six (6) years’ experience in data collection, analysis and reporting in a higher
education environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or
closely related field.

2. Experience working in student financial services functions (Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Bursar,
Enrollment Management) or related areas.

3. Experience analyzing and interpreting complex datasets to identify trends and support
data-driven decision-making.

4. Experience using reporting tools, spreadsheets, and data systems to extract, manipulate, and present
data.

5. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to support operational and strategic initiatives.

Is
this a safety sensitive position? No

Background Screening Required? Yes

Pre-Employment
Conditions:

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable
accommodation when necessary.

NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to
race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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