PeopleSoft Financial Aid Technical Lead (Campus Solutions 9.2)
Remote Position
12+ months contract
Executive Summary
We are seeking a highly specialized PeopleSoft Financial Aid expert to lead mission-critical automation and business process improvements. The ideal candidate must possess deep functional knowledge of Financial Aid business cycles and expert-level technical proficiency in the PeopleSoft Equation Engine. This role requires a professional who can work directly with University leadership and the Financial Aid department to deliver robust solutions within accelerated timelines.
Core Requirements & Technical Expertise
PeopleSoft Equation Engine Mastery: Demonstrated expertise in designing, writing, and troubleshooting complex equations to automate aid packaging, eligibility, and fiscal management.
Financial Aid Business Lifecycle: Deep understanding of the full FA lifecycle, including ISIR processing, verification, awarding/packaging, and disbursement.
Functional Configuration: Proven experience in PeopleSoft Campus Solutions configuration, specifically within the Financial Aid module.
Regulatory Compliance: Ability to interpret federal and institutional aid regulations and translate them into system logic.
Departmental Collaboration: Experience working as a direct liaison between IT and the Financial Aid department to gather requirements and provide functional support.
Professional Qualifications
Tight Timeline Delivery: Proven track record of meeting strict deadlines, specifically during peak aid cycles or system upgrades.
Strategic Problem Solving: Ability to identify bottlenecks in current FA processes and propose automated, scalable solutions.
Communication Skills: Excellence in communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders (Financial Aid Directors and staff).
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Recruitment
Direct experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions 9.2.
Experience specifically within Higher Education (University) environments.
The ability to "hit the ground running" with minimal training on FA business workflows.