Working Title: Technical Services Analyst

State Role Title: Information Technology Specialist II

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Financial Aid and Scholarships

Department: 100179 - Financial Aid and Scholarships

Pay Band: 5

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $60,000 - $65,000 

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 08/03/2026

About JMU:

At James Madison University (JMU), we’re more than just a publicly funded institution — we’re a vibrant, welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.

Why Work at JMU?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional journey and personal wellbeing:
• Generous Leave: Enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, and 19 paid holidays annually.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access high-quality health insurance options that fit your needs.
• Retirement Options: Plan for your future with retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
• Employee Well-Being: Our Balanced Dukes program promotes wellness and work-life integration through resources, events, and support.
• Tuition Waiver Program: Advance your education with our tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.

At JMU, we believe in Being the Change — and that starts with creating an environment where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and feel supported every step of the way.

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General Information:

We are seeking a technology professional to provide technical leadership, systems administration, reporting, troubleshooting, and operational support for the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. This position serves as the internal expert on financial aid technology systems, supports the delivery of financial aid awards and funds, manages technical processes within PeopleSoft Student Administration, and serves as a key liaison between Financial Aid and Information Technology.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the technical lead for processes required to deliver financial aid awards and funds.
  
  • Develop, implement, maintain, and test annual financial aid processing functions including FA Term setup, student budgets, mass packaging, and award notification processes.
• Run, monitor, and troubleshoot financial aid processing jobs and automated workflows to ensure timely delivery of aid.
• Support authorization processes for the distribution of financial aid funds.
• Provide supervision, guidance, task management, and training for technical services staff to ensure effective support of scholarship and financial aid technologies.
• Serve as the internal expert for PeopleSoft Financial Aid processing issues and collaborate with Information Technology teams to resolve system-related problems.
• Manage Financial Aid security access within PeopleSoft in coordination with institutional security administrators.
• Provide desktop and technical support for Financial Aid staff and coordinate issue resolution with institutional IT support services.
• Develop and execute queries, reports, and data extracts to support internal decision-making and external reporting requirements.
• Create reports using data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel and other reporting platforms.
• Maintain and enhance the Financial Aid website, including content updates, usability improvements, and coordination of structural changes.
• Coordinate system patch testing, document results, and ensure testing activities are completed within required timelines.
• Identify opportunities to improve manual and automated business processes through technology solutions.
• Demonstrate strong stewardship of financial aid data and maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and institutional requirements.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Experience supporting enterprise systems, preferably PeopleSoft Student Administration or similar student information systems.
• Knowledge of technology solutions, system troubleshooting, reporting, and data management.
• Working knowledge of financial aid operations and regulations is preferred.
• Ability to analyze business processes and recommend technology-based improvements.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Experience developing reports, queries, and data extracts for operational and compliance reporting.
• Ability to explain complex technical and regulatory requirements to a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience supporting website maintenance and web-based technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.