Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
The Senior SFS Financial Analyst is responsible for producing accurate and timely financial reports and analyses to inform strategic decisions for both the SFS and AAA teams. This role gathers and interprets complex financial data to provide actionable recommendations and insights, and is expected to possess advanced expertise in financial modeling, data-driven strategy, and high-level analysis. They will directly supervise the Financial Aid and Admissions Analyst, providing guidance, coordinating schedules, and setting priorities. Reporting directly to the Deputy Director of SFS Operations and Compliance, the Senior SFS Financial Aid Data Analyst also has a dotted-line reporting relationship to the AAA Director of Systems and Strategic Analysis. Additionally, they will serve as the primary SFS contact for all reporting and analysis projects within the department.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Analyzes and Reports Complex Data
- Conducts high-level financial analysis of complex data to support SFS and AAA leadership team.
- Provides insights to support the development of policies and programs aligned with the division’s and institution’s goals.
Monitors Trends and Supports Campus Needs
- Tracks trends in student aid and enrollment and fulfills data and analysis needs for various campus stakeholders.
Delivers Actionable Insights
- Identifies patterns and opportunities within data and makes actionable, data-informed recommendations to drive strategic decisions.
Oversees the SFS analysis and reporting priorities, manages the associated calendar, and acts as the primary contact for SFS data needs. This role requires expertise in extracting and interpreting complex financial information and involves close collaboration with key campus partners, such as Financial Planning, Institutional Research, Student Accounting, University Advancement, and the Provost's Office. Senior SFS Analyst will serve on the AAA Enrollment Planning group.
Provides support and supervision to the SFS aid and admissions analyst, ensuring accurate, timely, robust and strategic reporting that supports the work of SFS and the AAA Team. Support includes second-level oversight for the assignment of donated funds.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment.
Physical Effort
- As conditions merit, this position may be required to work remotely.
- Travel to on and off-campus locations as required.
Equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications:
No specific certification is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (5 Years), Supervisory (1 Year)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- Training and/or previous work experience with data analysis and the management of large data sets
- Experience with Tableau or similar data visualization tools
- Mastery of Excel, Power Point, Word
Preferred Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in a business, math, or analytics related discipline.
- Prior experience in a higher education environment.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment.
Physical Effort
- As conditions merit, this position may be required to work remotely.
- Travel to on and off-campus locations as required.
Equipment
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master's degree
Certifications:
No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Skills:
Analytical Analysis, Assessment Interpretation, Business, Communication, Complex Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Deadline Management, Higher Education Management, Institutional Assessment, Large Scale Data Processing, Mathematics, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizing, Process Oriented, Quantitative Statistics, Research Methodologies, Software Technologies, Statistical Methods, Strategic Recommendations, Summary Reports, Tableau Data Management, Teamwork, Working Independently
Grade
G13
Salary Range
$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
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Accommodation
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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.