Responsible for reporting functionality: Queries are integral
part of many financial aid processes. To name a few, queries are
created to select students for packaging, repackaging, updating
budget flags using population update process and updating checklist
items. The queries used in processes need monitoring and tweaking
to accommodate business practice changes. Reports are developed to
validate the accuracy of financial aid processes.
Research and resolve PAWS issues and maintain
documentation.
Develop new functionalities.
Review documentation related to Patches and Fixes; develop test
scripts, test new and existing functionalities in PATCH and
Production databases.
Work with the financial aid and Enterprise Applications
leadership team to determine the appropriate configuration of setup
tables. Prepares related documentation, enters initial
configuration table data, and maintains ongoing setup table
revisions and thoroughly tests new and old business processes.
Database and Web Forms maintenance.
Responsible for estimated and official financial aid award
processing and packaging using delivered processes.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- A minimum of 4 years of experience in Oracle PeopleSoft
Financial Aid Management System (FAMS). Appropriate experience may
be combined, for example, 2 years of aid experience in combination
with 2 years of PeopleSoft would be an acceptable combination.
- Possess an ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and
meet critical deadlines.
- A general knowledge of federal and NJ State financial aid
programs. Ability to implement and troubleshoot annual federal and
State financial aid regulations and policies as they relate to the
College's FAMS. Knowledge of financial aid annual reporting
requirements. Knowledge of Oracle PeopleSoft annual set-up and
implementation of financial aid modules as well as ability to
troubleshoot issues that may arise from those program changes.
Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in
order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the
requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause
the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for
the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Employer Qualifications:
- Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful
completion of a background check and reference checks.
- Residency Requirement: In accordance with the New Jersey
First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public
employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to
obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.
Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
About TCNJ
TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national
recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ
has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and
is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive
colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75
"Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of
American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the
northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report.
TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the
Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa
chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and
universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the
foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts
& Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social
Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and
Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a
commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by
train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is
set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known
for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.
Employee Benefits:
As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a
part of an exciting and rewarding public university career.
Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a
generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and
retirement benefits, including:
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and
prescription plans
- Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings
Program
- Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement
Program
- Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group
life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee affinity groups
- New Jersey
State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan
discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
- Access to extensive learning opportunities
To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees,
visit our Health Benefits
Plans and Programs page to learn more!
Application Instructions
Please note previous candidates need not apply again. This is a
hybrid work position with the person expected to work both remote
and on-site.
Qualified candidates should apply online at:
careers@tcnj.edu and submit a letter
of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact
information for three professional references. Applications will be
considered until a viable candidate is selected.
