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1201 S State St, Big Rapids, MI 49307, USA

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"Enterprise Application Analyst 2"

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Enterprise Application Analyst 2

Position Summary

Performs routine business analysis work. Work involves gathering, developing, and documenting user requirements; reviewing, assessing, and developing processes to carry out department level functions; creating and validating automation and reports based on user input and testing; assisting with postimplementation support of systems; and providing support for the systems development life cycle. Works under moderate supervision and may supervise student employees. Capable of handling multiple projects at once and can work well with a team of both IT and functional users. Note: The University will not provide immigration assistance for this position.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in a related IT field.

Required Work Experience

At least two years in a business analyst or similar position, experience in higher education preferred.

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered

Master's degree in information systems or related field; Experience in Ellucian Banner; Experience with WebFocus; Experience with SQL; Experience writing reports.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

  • Gathers, analyzes, and documents user requirements, business processes, and problems to automate or improve existing systems.
  • Elicits and documents business needs for new systems.
  • Analyzes program policies and procedures to determine their effect on automated systems and system functional areas.
  • Serves as a liaison by providing consultation, documentation, and direction to other areas regarding analysis, design, configuration, testing, and policy implementation within all systems.
  • Develops and/or reviews complex system documents to convey business requirements and support efficient system design.
  • Develops, documents, and revises system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
  • Works on tasks including project or functional requirements, functional design, functional configuration, testing, and documentation.
  • Writes complex code to load ERP information into third party applications and upon return via approved methods.
  • Creates, diagnoses, and repairs application chain processes following guidelines and approved methods.
  • Works with other Analysts for primary and backup functions of multiple processes and applications.
  • Works closely with other functional areas to provide guidance and subject matter expertise in regard to their critical processes.
  • Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically.
  • Supports, promotes, and develops university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
  • Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities

  • Work closely with other IT staff at peak times for coverage of systems and services.
  • Work closely with other IT staff to coordinate and schedule system onboarding, maintenance, and sunsetting of various systems.
  • Lift, move and relocate computer network equipment.

Skills and Abilities

  • Assists in mapping business processes using basic mapping methodologies.
  • Assists in making recommendations for the selection of technology solutions to align with business strategies.
  • Assists in the design, development, and implementation of data reporting and business intelligence systems.
  • Assists in the design, development, and implementation of third party systems integrations into university ERP solution.
  • Provides basic procedural and technical guidance to functional areas regarding technology usage and management.
  • Performs complex data analyses and reporting.
  • Write complex queries and procedures in PL/SQL, requires experience with relational databases.
  • Write complex procedures using various university approved methods for the purpose of transferring data securely.
  • Works with other lead workers to facilitate technology needs in their respective areas to support the university function.
  • Works to stay current on technologies in the field of information technology specifically in higher education.
  • Attend conferences and report back key findings and initiatives seen amongst other vendors and industries.
  • Assist with mentoring, teaching, and guiding student employees.
  • Administers various hosted and onsite applications across various platforms to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
  • Assists in developing, maintaining, and administering access management controls across the university for various systems with the intention provisioning and removal user accounts in a timely fashion for security.
  • Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic and life experiences.

Salary

$57,000

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.). Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans

Required Documents

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Unofficial Transcript 1

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of an unofficial transcript of Bachelor's degree in a related IT field. Transcript must include Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript. Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL): Attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Master's degree in information systems or related field, if applicable. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.

Initial Application Review Date

February 16, 2026

Open Until Position is Filled: Yes

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