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Ames, Iowa, United States
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Power the systems that help students move forward.
Iowa State University is seeking a Financial Aid Technical Lead (Business Systems Analyst III) to guide the technology behind a critical part of the student experience: financing a college education. Your work will strengthen the systems that support financial aid and scholarships, helping our Cyclones in the Making—and current students—pursue their Iowa State education.
We’re a “creative yes” organization. We approach challenges with curiosity, explore what’s possible, and work together to find a path forward. If you enjoy solving complex problems and building technology solutions with a clear human purpose, you’ll find meaningful work here.
Your impact
You’ll serve as the functional and technical owner of Student Financial Aid systems, connecting financial aid needs with reliable, effective technology. Working with Financial Aid leadership, Enrollment Solutions, campus technology teams, and vendors, you will:
What will help you thrive
You combine technical judgment with an understanding of financial aid processes and the people who depend on them. You’re comfortable investigating a system issue, translating a complex requirement, and helping colleagues understand what comes next. You build strong partnerships, anticipate challenges, and balance opportunities for improvement with the precision that financial aid work demands.
Why Iowa State
Behind every financial aid process is a student making decisions about their future. Your expertise will help keep those processes reliable and responsive while giving staff better tools to support students.
You’ll have opportunities to shape essential technology, guide projects across teams, and see your solutions become part of everyday university operations. Conferences, training, and a national peer network will support your continued professional growth.
Bring your technical expertise and instinct for solving problems. Help us make the path forward clearer for students.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions
Previous experience in a higher education setting
Enrollment management experience
Experience with Workday, Docfinity, and/or NextGen
For more information about what Enrollment Solutions does, please visit: https://www.iastate.edu/admission-and-aid
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Application Instructions:
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Why Choose Iowa State University?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
