Applications Sys Analyst II
Byrne Dairy, Northeast Ithaca, NY, United States
Working Title: Application Systems Analyst II [Remote]
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
The Opportunity
The Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment (FASE) relies on Applications Systems Analysts to maintain, optimize, and support the university’s financial aid systems. Analysts work closely with core student service lifecycle functions such as admissions, registration, and student accounts to recommend improvements to key business processes. The Application Systems Analyst II (ASA II) reports to the Assistant Director, Financial Aid Systems and provides day‑to‑day oversight, coordination, maintenance, and analysis of moderately complex business processes, ensuring core systems operate reliably and efficiently.
ASA II Responsibilities
Analyze, test, implement, and maintain financial aid management systems to meet functional business requirements.
Execute testing plans to ensure systems and technologies meet specifications, standards, and efficiency requirements.
Collaborate with financial aid staff for production support, training, and problem resolution.
Monitor compliance with established procedures and policies, investigate and resolve issues to optimize system performance.
Develop, coordinate, and deliver systems training for FASE staff.
Oversee and audit data within assigned systems.
Write and interpret applications and systems documentation to support program functions.
Provide technical information, analysis, and reporting in support of financial aid operations.
Participate actively in systems‑related projects.
Assist FASE financial aid systems leadership, CIT, and SSIT with technical needs for equipment management and inventory.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.
Demonstrated skills in system testing to identify performance, data integrity, communication, and functionality issues.
Strong technology tool skills.
Experience providing technical training, direction, and guidance.
Proven ability to communicate, build relationships, and collaborate with administrative units to support financial aid goals.
Ability to work independently, think critically, exercise sound judgment, and meet established timelines.
Self‑motivated, well‑organized, and detail‑oriented.
Experience researching, analyzing, and interpreting technical information from diverse sources.
Ability to develop logical conclusions and implement practical solutions to complex technical and business problems.
Ability to learn and apply new technical knowledge.
Capability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Experience working directly with people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
One or more years of experience in higher education with PeopleSoft or another administrative system.
PeopleSoft or alternative system certification/training.
Knowledge of Cornell’s student/administrative systems and processes.
Experience with Student Finance System, PeopleSoft Financial Aid, Kuali Financial Systems, OBIEE dashboards or answers, Filemaker, ImageNow, Qualtrics, SharePoint, or Drupal.
Fluency in English and a second language.
Application Information
A resume is required for consideration. A cover letter expressing alignment with Cornell’s mission and this role is strongly encouraged. Attach both documents as PDFs when applying online.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Relocation assistance will not be provided.
Rewards and Benefits
The position is based in Ithaca, New York, but the successful applicant may perform the role remotely anywhere in the United States.
Cornell is an award‑winning workplace with comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, wellness programs, and employee discounts.
Leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation, 13 holidays, and two floating holidays for faith and traditions.
Cornell offers tuition‑free external education support and a Children’s Tuition Assistance Program.
EEO Statement
Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and encourages applicants from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subject to prohibited discrimination. Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
Cornell is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit hr.cornell.edu/eeo.
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Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
The Opportunity
The Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment (FASE) relies on Applications Systems Analysts to maintain, optimize, and support the university’s financial aid systems. Analysts work closely with core student service lifecycle functions such as admissions, registration, and student accounts to recommend improvements to key business processes. The Application Systems Analyst II (ASA II) reports to the Assistant Director, Financial Aid Systems and provides day‑to‑day oversight, coordination, maintenance, and analysis of moderately complex business processes, ensuring core systems operate reliably and efficiently.
ASA II Responsibilities
Analyze, test, implement, and maintain financial aid management systems to meet functional business requirements.
Execute testing plans to ensure systems and technologies meet specifications, standards, and efficiency requirements.
Collaborate with financial aid staff for production support, training, and problem resolution.
Monitor compliance with established procedures and policies, investigate and resolve issues to optimize system performance.
Develop, coordinate, and deliver systems training for FASE staff.
Oversee and audit data within assigned systems.
Write and interpret applications and systems documentation to support program functions.
Provide technical information, analysis, and reporting in support of financial aid operations.
Participate actively in systems‑related projects.
Assist FASE financial aid systems leadership, CIT, and SSIT with technical needs for equipment management and inventory.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.
Demonstrated skills in system testing to identify performance, data integrity, communication, and functionality issues.
Strong technology tool skills.
Experience providing technical training, direction, and guidance.
Proven ability to communicate, build relationships, and collaborate with administrative units to support financial aid goals.
Ability to work independently, think critically, exercise sound judgment, and meet established timelines.
Self‑motivated, well‑organized, and detail‑oriented.
Experience researching, analyzing, and interpreting technical information from diverse sources.
Ability to develop logical conclusions and implement practical solutions to complex technical and business problems.
Ability to learn and apply new technical knowledge.
Capability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Experience working directly with people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
One or more years of experience in higher education with PeopleSoft or another administrative system.
PeopleSoft or alternative system certification/training.
Knowledge of Cornell’s student/administrative systems and processes.
Experience with Student Finance System, PeopleSoft Financial Aid, Kuali Financial Systems, OBIEE dashboards or answers, Filemaker, ImageNow, Qualtrics, SharePoint, or Drupal.
Fluency in English and a second language.
Application Information
A resume is required for consideration. A cover letter expressing alignment with Cornell’s mission and this role is strongly encouraged. Attach both documents as PDFs when applying online.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Relocation assistance will not be provided.
Rewards and Benefits
The position is based in Ithaca, New York, but the successful applicant may perform the role remotely anywhere in the United States.
Cornell is an award‑winning workplace with comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, wellness programs, and employee discounts.
Leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation, 13 holidays, and two floating holidays for faith and traditions.
Cornell offers tuition‑free external education support and a Children’s Tuition Assistance Program.
EEO Statement
Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and encourages applicants from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subject to prohibited discrimination. Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
Cornell is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit hr.cornell.edu/eeo.
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