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Assistant Director Financial Analysis

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
Assistant Director Financial Analysis Location Syracuse, NY : Job # 040446 Department Code 23623-1009 Department Enrollment Management Job Title Assistant Director Financial Analysis Location Syracuse, NY Pay Range $65,000 - $75,000 Pay Determination Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate's education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university's strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses. Staff Level S5 FLSA Status Exempt Hours Standard University business hours 8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year) 8:00am - 4:30pm (summer) Hours may vary based on operational needs. Job Type Full-time Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable The Assistant Director Financial Analysis will assist with the development of comprehensive financial planning strategies to support the recruitment and enrollment objectives of the University. Maintain and strengthen sophisticated financial aid leveraging models that inform financial aid award planning and policy decision making. Analyzes and interprets the impact of financial aid strategies on student recruitment and retention. Refines and strengthens the use of automated systems for tracking, managing, and reporting on enrollment data. Develops clear and informative methods of presenting financial data. Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required, a Master's degree is desired.
  • Prefer at least 5 years of experience working in related financial reporting, multi-year proforma projections, and modeling analysis of complex financial data.
  • Must be skilled in working with large complex financial planning models.
  • Strong analytical skills including a participative and collaborative team-oriented style.
  • Possess the ability to develop and strengthen knowledge base and expertise in financial modeling of complex student records data.
Job Specific Qualifications
  • Independent judgment and decision-making.
  • Proficiency with PeopleSoft Admissions and Financial aid module.
  • Proficiency in Oracle database query using Hyperion and Tableau reporting tools.
  • Proficiency in Excel.
  • Problem solving.
  • Strong verbal / written communications skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Strong team-oriented collaboration skills.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Strong attention to detail.
Responsibilities
  • Assists with the development and implementation of financial aid award policies and plans for the undergraduate student population.
  • Assist with the design and development of complex financial aid simulation models as well as forecasting institutional financial aid expenditures. Stakeholders include: Vice President for Enrollment Management, Executive Director of Financial Aid, Dean of Admissions, and Deans of Schools and Colleges.
  • Collaborates with the Executive Director of Financial Aid to track the annual financial aid award plan and strategy for the undergraduate student population. This includes developing and refining packaging parameters for student awards.
  • Monitors actual spending trends compared to forecast. Must have skills to implement complex time sensitive projects.
  • Assist with the annual review and analysis of the multi-year spending plan model for undergraduate student aid.
  • Consults with senior staff in Enrollment Management and the Office of Budget and Planning on the results. Assist with the preparation of Chancellor-level and Board of Trustee-level reports and analyses.
  • Assist with the development and communication of relevant and informative reports and analyses for use by the Vice President for Enrollment Management, Executive Director of Financial Aid, and other senior staff members.
  • Maintains knowledge of industry-related software and database reporting tools. Propose design enhancements to the enrollment management and financial aid information systems. Strengthen the use of automated systems for tracking, managing, and reporting on admissions and financial aid data.
Physical Requirements Tools/Equipment Application Instructions In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter. About Syracuse University Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University's 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit About the Syracuse area Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal. EEO Statement Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University's contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members. Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.
Posted 2025-07-29

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