Financial Aid Systems Project Manager

Financial Aid Systems Project Manager

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Department

Financial Aid

Position Summary:

This position exists to support long term success of the Financial
Aid Systems team. The position's time will be divided between two
primary focuses. The first focuses on supporting the Associate
Director of Financial Aid Systems with the efficient completion of
long-term projects by tracking the team's outstanding projects and
ensuring that all deliverables are complete according to proactive
planning. The position will at times also engage in data entry
processing needed to allow the project solutions to be delivered.
The Project Manager will also work with the systems team to create
resources they need to maintain and organize their workload and to
identify potential obstacles to completion. The second primary
function of the project manager is to support the Director of
Systems with the Workday implementation project. They will support
these efforts by cataloging business processes of newly developed
policies and procedures, as they serve as an initial user of the
product under the guidance of the director. Further, the position
will collaborate with the Systems and Compliance teams to organize
the training sessions and resources needed for the financial aid
office.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide leadership support for outstanding system projects by
coordinating necessary meetings and ensuring the delivery of agreed
upon action items.
Manage the System Team's ticketing system to track the progress
and completion of outstanding requests.
Support the seasonal initiatives set by the Director and
Associate Director of Systems, by auditing the team's adherence to
the department's master calendar
Attend regular meetings with office partners to acquire
feedback on their current experience using the SIS or the upcoming
system transition, and to report on the status and progress of
outstanding system requests.
Distribute weekly updates to the team, to keep them up to date
on recent issues and enhancements being worked on by the systems
team.
Catalog staff needs to effectively transition to the new
student information system, and document required knowledge
transfer steps.
Engage with the implementation environment of Workday Student
to provide insight into user experience of the configuration.
Processing and reviewing an assigned set of system generated
lists
Work alongside systems team to troubleshoot outstanding system
issues and brainstorm solutions.
Develops and maintains policies and procedures on principal job
duties.

Position Competencies:

Demonstrates values-based leadership by modeling CADRE values,
building trust through self-awareness and emotional intelligence,
seeking feedback, and navigating conflict productively.
Ensures operational effectiveness by managing priorities, time,
and resources responsibly, adhering to policies, delivering
measurable results, and meeting performance expectations.
Aligns individual work with team and departmental goals by
contributing to shared priorities, seeking clarity, and adapting to
change in support of the 2030 Strategic Plan.
Practices collaboration by communicating clearly, checking for
understanding, building strong relationships, and engaging diverse
perspectives to achieve shared outcomes.
Advances equity and belonging with awareness of culture and
potential biases, listens openly to diverse perspectives,
contributing to respectful and inclusive work relationships.
Innovates by developing professional skills, staying informed
on relevant trends, and identifying opportunities to improve
processes and outcomes.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or 3 years experience working in at a college
or university.
2 years of experience in higher education administration
Demonstrated experience in administrative tasks
Experience serving in a support role within an
organization

Important Note: Successful applicants will ensure
their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience
describes how they meet ALL required
qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

A degree in education, business, management or related
fields
Experience using Banner Financial Aid Software or Workday
ERP
Bilingual language (Spanish/English).
2 years of experience in the field of financial aid in a
university or college
Demonstrated experience with project management

Work Hours

Full Time, 40 hours per week, Exempt
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Evenings and weekend work: On rare occasions, in the event of
required Enrollment Management events
Hybrid schedule (on-campus and remote) available for this
position.
Travel: No travel required; but possible opportunities for work
conferences

Salary for Announcement

We anticipate the qualified candidate to be placed between
$57,500-$62,000. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this
role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not
limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and
training.

The above salary range represents the University's good faith and
reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the
time of posting.

Full Consideration Date​

Complete applications received by October 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST
will receive full consideration, however applications will be
accepted after this date until the position is filled.

Instructions to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following
documents:

Resume
Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate
to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for
hire.

If you are an Internal applicant, please apply via the Jobs Hub
tab within the WorkDay Menu

​​Important Note: Successful applicants
will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work
experience describes how they meet ALL
required qualifications.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Marina Rios

Posting Representative Email

marios@msudenver.edu

Benefits

The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers
medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement,
as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement
plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability
(LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver's benefits website to
learn more.

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants
with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To
request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with
Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA
Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu.

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a
safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and
visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background
checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to
employment.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique,
access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and
inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of
nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of
color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in
downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert
with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity
and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and
perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that
in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go
beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and
dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture
of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and
professional success.

To apply, please visit: https://msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/MSUDenver/job/Denver-Colorado/Financial-Aid-Systems-Project-Manager_JR105881-1

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