SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE

Job Announcement 2010-2031

Job Title: DATA MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Department: Financial Aid

Reports To: Associate Director of Financial Aid

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Salary: Commensurate with Education & Experience

Starting Date: Immediately

Closing Date: Open until filled. Screening to begin September 7, 2009

SUMMARY

The Data Management Coordinator is responsible for supervising the technical operations of the Student Financial Services Office to include the development and management of new automated systems, web based systems, document imaging workflow, and reporting processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provides assistance in managing all information processing for financial aid programs, including data exchange with external agencies, and to assist with coordination of computer, imaging, and internet processes across all campuses

2. Assists in keeping department in compliance by keeping Banner Financial Aid current with the most current releases of regulations

3. Assists Student Financial Services with federal and state submissions in order to meet all deadlines

4. Works closely with the department coordinators and the Associate Director to keep the department in compliance with all federal and state programs; works closely with the IT department and SCT to keep all Banner financial aid issues current

5. Assists in coordinating automated packaging and assists with setting standards for manual packaging, develops reports related to information or office program management and acts as a liaison between IT and Student Financial Services

6. Uses independent judgment, defines needs, prioritizes activities, and identifies resources to assist students with financial resources

7. Interacts with key administrators, faculty, and staff members throughout the district to facilitate the financial aid process within the confines of federal and state regulations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises staff as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

2. Excellent oral and written communication skills

3. Demonstrated commitment to the community college philosophy of education

4. Ability to effectively work with a diverse, multi-cultural college community

5. Ability to provide team leadership in a fast-paced environment

6. Demonstrated knowledge in SCT Banner

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

*Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred

*Experience in a higher educational financial aid setting required

*Minimum three years in data management with emphasis on SCT Banner knowledge

*Supervisory experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, parents, employees, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit letter of application, STC application, resume, copies of transcripts (official transcripts required BEFORE assignment begins) and five professional references with addresses and phone numbers to:

SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

PO BOX 9701

McAllen, TX 78502

No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by South Texas Community College on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.

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