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# Financial Aid Systems Developer - Office of Student Financial Aid

- **Company:** University of Illinois
- **Location:** Urbana, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $60,000.0 - $65,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Integration, Data Systems, IT Management, Network Planning and Design, Power BI, SQL Server Reporting Services, Subsystems, Tableau (Software), Web Applications, Information Technology, Banner Advertisement, Data Management
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18683401/Financial-Aid-Systems-Developer-Office-Student-Financial-Aid-Illinois-Urbana

## About the Role

* High school diploma or equivalent.
 * Two (2) years of work experience in IT-related functions such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field. College coursework which includes Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline may be substituted as follows: 30 semester hours equals one (1) year, Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen (18) months, 90 semester hours equals two (2) years, Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years.
 * Demonstrated experience in data systems administration.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience in designing, developing, and maintaining data dashboards, reports, and visualizations using business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Argos, SSRS, or similar platforms.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 * Ability to think creatively and work independently is essential.
 * Commitment to providing good customer service.
 * Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
 * Ability to multi-task in a complex work environment.
 * Strong organizational skills.

## Description

Job SummaryThe position performs the day-to-day activities supporting all data systems, equipment/technology, and reporting functions necessary to support the awarding of over $1 billion in financial aid funds annually and the financial aid programs and services that are available to the nearly 60,000 students attending the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The Financial Aid Systems Developer is a member of the Systems Unit in the Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA)., * Evaluate data requests from internal and external staff to produce Banner data reports and solutions.

 + Banner financial aid reporting can be complex, so requires judgment and understanding to produce accurate reports.
 * Maintain inventory of data reporting jobs.
 + There are normally 50-70 jobs produced daily.
 * Implement, test and maintain financial aid processing in the Banner system.
 * Manage Banner upgrades, bolt-ons, production jobs, testing and development.
 * Ensure systems and data-handling practices comply with legal and regulatory requirements and institutional policies.
 * Design, develop, and maintain data dashboard, website, and analytical applications to support business operations, regulatory reporting, and executive decision-making. Collaborate with functional staff to identify reporting and data analysis needs and translate business requirements into technical solutions, dashboards, and web-based tools.
 * Develop data integration, automation, and business intelligence solutions that improve data accessibility, reporting efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
 * Design, develop, test and maintain computer and web-based applications, systems, subsystems and databases.
 * Provide technical support for all programs and services provided by the Office of Student Financial Aid.
 * Perform other duties as requested by the Assistant Director, Senior Associate Director, or the Executive Director of the Office of Student Financial Aid.
 * Create and maintain Banner components to facilitate financial aid processing.
 + Must be able to review and interpret federal/state/institutional regulations, fund agreements, and University policies and translate them into business rules.