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Financial Systems Analyst jobs on OPT typically fall under specialty occupation status, making them strong candidates for H-1B visa sponsorship. Most roles require a degree in information systems, finance, or computer science. STEM OPT extension eligibility is common, giving you up to three years of work authorization.
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Office of Financial Aid
Responsibilities
- The Division of Enrollment Management is comprised of four distinct units: Office of Admissions, Office of the University Registrar, Office of Financial Aid, and Technology Operations. Enrollment Management’s integrated services provide distinctive support throughout the students’ development and progression in their academic experience – from recruitment through commencement. Through collaboration, communication, and commitment, all units within Enrollment Management achieve the highest level of student-centered service to current and prospective students and families as well as to campus partners across the University.
- The Technology Operations Unit within Enrollment Management provides technology support, technology-based solutions, systems configuration, identity and data management, and analysis across the division. The unit works closely with subject matter experts in Admissions, Registrar, and Financial Aid to meet the operational and reporting needs of various stockholders across campus.
- Analyzes and monitors new and evolving technologies to improve business processes; assesses business processes and makes recommendations to improve and enhance the same through the implementation of technology solutions; documents business processes, conducts testing and training of staff; addresses informational needs, assists in the development of functional specifications and collaborates with the Senior Assistant Director to ensure adequate testing of processes and troubleshoot issues; documents system security processes and assists in conducting regular security reviews and makes recommendations for functional enhancements.
- Leads the evaluation, testing, troubleshooting and deployment of changes to functional operations. Analyzes, evaluates and determines financial aid awarded to students; performs business functions for all sections in the Office of Financial Aid. Conducts detailed analysis and works with systems group to develop enhancements as needed to ensure compliance with Federal, State and Institutional policy.
- Serves as liaison with ITS and other campus stakeholders in the implementation and training of new technologies that are being implemented in the university, some of these technologies include but not are not limited to CRM, Document Management and a seamless workflow system; assists in identifying the needs of the office as related to the systematic processing of federal, state and institutional data for the awarding of aid to students. Makes recommendation to integrate and implement a friendly consumer service process. Collects and analyzes system data for the department.
- Responsible for research and interpretation of federal, state and institutional regulations relating to student financial aid by formulating, developing and revising policies and procedures to ensure compliance as well as compatibility with federal, state and institution regulations. Counsels and advises students, parents and public on Financial Aid. Creates custom reports based on functional needs, provides operational data for decision making, and designs solutions to provide data in the appropriate format as required, trains users in technical processes related to financial aid processing. This position will also assist with quality assurance checks, special projects and surveys.
- Monitors the electronic information services for the Office of Financial Aid. Assists in designing and developing training for Financial Aid staff and related offices regarding computer-based informational portal and financial aid systems processing. Analyzes system security, collects and produces reports of data. Develops analytical capabilities for the Office of Financial Aid to assist senior management with decision making on processes such as packaging and fund allocations.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.)
Preferred Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree and two years of experience in enrollment services.
- Ability to multi-task within a fast-paced work environment.
- Experience implementing and/or supporting a new initiatives (policy, technology, procedure, etc.).
- Experience with interactive visualization software.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills desired.
- Previous experience and comfort working with a variety of computer software applications, databases, and student information systems (PeopleSoft).
- Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities at the same time.
- Prior experience analyzing data to create reports, to identify trends and to make decisions.
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses.
Anticipated Salary Range
$50,000, commensurate with education and experience.
FSU Total Rewards
FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our FSU Total Rewards website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.
Use our FSU Total Compensation Calculator to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
Considerations
This is an A&P position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Department
Office of Financial Aid
Responsibilities
- The Division of Enrollment Management is comprised of four distinct units: Office of Admissions, Office of the University Registrar, Office of Financial Aid, and Technology Operations. Enrollment Management’s integrated services provide distinctive support throughout the students’ development and progression in their academic experience – from recruitment through commencement. Through collaboration, communication, and commitment, all units within Enrollment Management achieve the highest level of student-centered service to current and prospective students and families as well as to campus partners across the University.
- The Technology Operations Unit within Enrollment Management provides technology support, technology-based solutions, systems configuration, identity and data management, and analysis across the division. The unit works closely with subject matter experts in Admissions, Registrar, and Financial Aid to meet the operational and reporting needs of various stockholders across campus.
- Analyzes and monitors new and evolving technologies to improve business processes; assesses business processes and makes recommendations to improve and enhance the same through the implementation of technology solutions; documents business processes, conducts testing and training of staff; addresses informational needs, assists in the development of functional specifications and collaborates with the Senior Assistant Director to ensure adequate testing of processes and troubleshoot issues; documents system security processes and assists in conducting regular security reviews and makes recommendations for functional enhancements.
- Leads the evaluation, testing, troubleshooting and deployment of changes to functional operations. Analyzes, evaluates and determines financial aid awarded to students; performs business functions for all sections in the Office of Financial Aid. Conducts detailed analysis and works with systems group to develop enhancements as needed to ensure compliance with Federal, State and Institutional policy.
- Serves as liaison with ITS and other campus stakeholders in the implementation and training of new technologies that are being implemented in the university, some of these technologies include but not are not limited to CRM, Document Management and a seamless workflow system; assists in identifying the needs of the office as related to the systematic processing of federal, state and institutional data for the awarding of aid to students. Makes recommendation to integrate and implement a friendly consumer service process. Collects and analyzes system data for the department.
- Responsible for research and interpretation of federal, state and institutional regulations relating to student financial aid by formulating, developing and revising policies and procedures to ensure compliance as well as compatibility with federal, state and institution regulations. Counsels and advises students, parents and public on Financial Aid. Creates custom reports based on functional needs, provides operational data for decision making, and designs solutions to provide data in the appropriate format as required, trains users in technical processes related to financial aid processing. This position will also assist with quality assurance checks, special projects and surveys.
- Monitors the electronic information services for the Office of Financial Aid. Assists in designing and developing training for Financial Aid staff and related offices regarding computer-based informational portal and financial aid systems processing. Analyzes system security, collects and produces reports of data. Develops analytical capabilities for the Office of Financial Aid to assist senior management with decision making on processes such as packaging and fund allocations.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.)
Preferred Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree and two years of experience in enrollment services.
- Ability to multi-task within a fast-paced work environment.
- Experience implementing and/or supporting a new initiatives (policy, technology, procedure, etc.).
- Experience with interactive visualization software.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills desired.
- Previous experience and comfort working with a variety of computer software applications, databases, and student information systems (PeopleSoft).
- Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities at the same time.
- Prior experience analyzing data to create reports, to identify trends and to make decisions.
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses.
Anticipated Salary Range
$50,000, commensurate with education and experience.
FSU Total Rewards
FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our FSU Total Rewards website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.
Use our FSU Total Compensation Calculator to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
Considerations
This is an A&P position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Financial Systems Analyst
Target employers with active ERP implementations
Companies mid-implementation on SAP, Oracle, or Workday have urgent needs for systems analysts and are more likely to sponsor. Search for employers actively hiring for ERP rollouts rather than general finance roles.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Information systems, computer science, and applied mathematics degrees typically qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying, since an extra two years of OPT changes your value to sponsors significantly.
Frame your role around systems, not finance
Financial Systems Analyst roles qualify as specialty occupations because of their technical depth. When interviewing, emphasize system architecture, data integrity, and integration work rather than general financial analysis to reinforce the specialty occupation framing.
Prioritize large enterprises over small firms
Large financial institutions, healthcare systems, and Fortune 500 companies have dedicated immigration teams and established sponsorship workflows. Smaller firms may be willing but lack the infrastructure, which slows the process and increases risk for OPT students.
File your STEM OPT extension 90 days before expiration
USCIS recommends filing at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. Missing this window means losing work authorization, so build the timeline into your job search from the start.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship policy before accepting an offer
Some companies sponsor selectively or only after a performance review period. Clarify the company's H-1B visa policy during the offer stage, not after you start, so you can plan around the lottery timeline and avoid gaps in authorization.
Financial Systems Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Financial Systems Analyst role qualify as a STEM OPT job?
It depends on your degree, not just your job title. If your degree is in information systems, computer science, management information systems, or a related STEM field, the role likely qualifies. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying for the 24-month STEM extension, since the extension is tied to your degree classification, not your job duties.
Is a Financial Systems Analyst position considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. Financial Systems Analyst roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as information systems, finance, or computer science. That degree requirement in a defined field is the core of the specialty occupation standard. Roles focused on ERP configuration, financial data integration, or systems architecture are particularly strong candidates.
Where can I find Financial Systems Analyst jobs that offer OPT or H-1B sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers open to sponsorship. Searching there puts you directly in front of roles relevant to your authorization status rather than sifting through general postings where sponsorship requirements are buried or unstated.
Can I work as a Financial Systems Analyst at a staffing or consulting firm on OPT?
Yes, but with important caveats. For standard OPT, working through a staffing agency is allowed as long as the work is directly related to your degree. For STEM OPT, the employer of record must be E-Verify enrolled and must sign your Form I-983 training plan. If a third-party client is the day-to-day worksite, the staffing agency remains your legal employer for OPT compliance purposes.
How does the H-1B lottery timeline affect my job search as an OPT Financial Systems Analyst?
H-1B registrations open in March, with the lottery result in late March or April, and approved petitions taking effect October 1. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you're selected in the lottery, your employer can keep you working through the cap-gap provision. Plan your job search so you have an offer in hand well before the March registration window opens.