Job Summary
The
Enrollment Management division at CU Boulder is seeking
a
Strategic Business Analyst to join the Enrollment
Management Strategy & Solutions team! This position plays a key
role in supporting process improvement work for the division, while
serving as a primary liaison to Student Financial Services.
Reporting to the Enrollment Management Strategy & Solutions
team, this role will work closely with collaborators throughout
Enrollment Management to maintain organized and timely project
delivery. This role will serve in a critical role in synthesizing
complex input, producing clear and actionable documentation, and
mapping business processes that deliver effective solutions across
key systems such as case management platforms, CRM tools, reporting
and analytic environments, and system integrations.
Enrollment Management Strategy & Solutions is part of the
Enrollment Management division and is responsible for leading
critical initiatives and increasing operational efficiencies across
the Enrollment Management division through centralized process
improvement, championing transformational change, and fostering a
culture of innovation for new ideas and processes that advances the
division forward. Under the guidance of the Vice Chancellor for
Enrollment Management, this unit provides vision, support, and
operational oversight by leading cross functional projects and
initiatives to ensure alignment with division and institutional
goals.
This full-time position reports to the Director of Strategic
Initiatives and has a dotted line supervisory relationship to the
Director of Customer Experience. This role is responsible for
developing a strong technical understanding of workflows. It
includes identifying areas for improvement and making sure
technical solutions remain compliant and aligned with key strategic
priorities.
The Strategic Business Analyst serves as a critical bridge between
Enrollment Management (EM) functional areas and technical teams,
ensuring that business needs are clearly understood, documented,
and translated into actionable requirements. This role provides
division-wide business analysis support for technology, process
improvement, and service delivery initiatives, with a critical
focus on Student Financial Services (SFS). This role brings
essential context that strengthens requirements clarity and ensures
solutions align with the student experience.
This is a 3-year limited-term position.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a
workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and
dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to
apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.
Who We Are
As one of only 35 U.S. public research institutions in the
Association of American Universities (AAU), CU Boulder is about
realizing the positive impacts of new knowledge.
From offering dozens of exciting programs in a range of academic
fields, to serving as one of the world’s most dynamic research and
innovation hubs, to working closely through hundreds of public
outreach efforts with communities across Colorado and the world, we
take pride in helping our students, faculty, staff, and partners
turn new insights into productive outcomes that change lives.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Requirements Analysis & Business Process Support
- Support constituent discovery sessions with supervisor to
gather, clarify, and document business needs across EM.
Develop and maintain business process documentation, including
process flows and basic swim lane diagrams.
Assist in synthesizing constituent input into clear, organized
requirements.
Translate business needs into actionable requirements and
acceptance criteria for technical teams.
Provide consultation on other EMSS projects as needed, offering
guidance on process improvement elements.
Document current and future state processes to assist
leadership with identifying gaps and opportunities for
improvement.
Serve as a liaison between functional teams and technical
partners to support solution development.
Support testing activities, including drafting test scenarios
and assisting user acceptance testing (UAT).
Apply a working understanding of SFS operations, including
financial aid, billing, and scholarships, to ensure requirements
reflect functional and compliance needs.
Collaborate with teams working in systems such as CRM
platforms, case management tools, and reporting environments to
align business processes with system capabilities.
Project & Operational Support
- Contribute to multiple projects and initiatives within EM and
SFS with direction from the Director of Customer Experience and
Director of Strategic Initiatives.
- Reports on project timeline and success through project
management software including Asana and Smartsheet.
- Support alignment of projects with business objectives and
customer experience goals.
- Participate in EM & campus partner meetings, planning
discussions, and implementation efforts as needed.
- Build collaborative relationships across EM and SFS to support
process improvements and system enhancements.
- Partner with functional leads to understand evolving workflows
and translate them into system and reporting needs.
Professional Development
- Maintain working knowledge of business analysis practices,
process mapping, and relevant enterprise systems.
- Participate in training, workshops, and knowledge-sharing
opportunities to build skills and stay current with best
practices.
What You Should Know
- This is a three-year limited term position with a hybrid work
modality.
What We Can Offer
- The annual salary for this position is $78,100.
Benefits
At the
University of Colorado Boulder , we are
committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our
employees. Our comprehensive
benefits package includes medical,
dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition
assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local
transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder
offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class
outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of
Forbes' America's Best
Large Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado
and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and
programs through the
CU Advantage program.
Be Statements
Be challenged. Be visionary. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent
professional experience (experience may substitute year for
year).
- 3 plus years minimum experience in business analysis,
requirements facilitation, business process analysis, or related
roles, including:
- Documenting business processes
- Gathering and synthesizing requirements
- Creating business cases and functional specifications
- Writing test plans and acceptance criteria
- Analyzing and troubleshooting system issues
- Demonstrated CRM expertise, including experience supporting
implementation and integration initiatives and translating business
requirements into solutions aligned with Salesforce capabilities
and constraints.
- Experience supporting business processes in an enterprise
system environment (e.g., CRM, data/BI, workflow tools).
What You Will Need
Core Competencies
- Collaboration & Facilitation: Ability to lead
inclusive, outcome-focused constituent sessions and work
effectively across teams.
- Customer-Centered Mindset: Strong understanding of the
customer experience, with the ability to align processes and
solutions to improve service delivery.
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to synthesize complex or
ambiguous information into clear, organized requirements.
- Clear Communication: Ability to produce concise,
actionable documentation for both technical and non-technical
audiences.
- Business Process Analysis: Ability to document current
and future state workflows and identify gaps within Student
Financial Services operations.
- Constituent Engagement: Ability to build trust,
navigate competing priorities, and support alignment across
functional areas.
- CRM & Systems Knowledge: Required experience with
Salesforce; familiarity with other CRM or case management platforms
is a plus.
- Inclusive Design: Cultivate an inclusive environment
that enhances the success and inclusion of all students, staff, and
faculty.
Secondary Competencies:
- Project & Agile Practices: Working knowledge of
project management principles and Agile concepts (e.g., user
stories, iterative development).
- Testing & Quality Support: Experience supporting
application testing, including developing basic test scenarios and
acceptance criteria.
- Data Awareness: Ability to interpret data to identify
trends, issues, and inform decisions.
- Adaptability in Complex Environments: Ability to
manage work across multiple priorities within a dynamic,
cross-functional organization.
- SFS Operational Knowledge: Working understanding of
financial aid, billing, scholarships, or related student financial
services processes.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Experienced in Salesforce CRM.
- 5 plus years of proven experience in business analysis work,
requirements facilitation, business process analysis, or related
roles.
- Experience working in Higher Education - including roles within
financial aid, bursar, or scholarship operations.
- Experience using student information systems such as PeopleSoft
Campus Solutions or similar platforms.
- Experience in project management software such as Asana and
Smartsheet.
- Knowledge of State of Colorado financial aid regulations and
compliance considerations.
- Experience implementing or supporting enterprise systems,
including CRM or case management tools.
- Familiarity with process modeling tools and methodologies.
- Professional certification (CBAP, CCBA, PMP, etc.).
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background
and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and
responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by
November 1, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, please apply through
CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in
any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying
information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school
attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting
or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu