Business Analyst

Delta State University

Business Analyst

Position Type: Staff

Department: Office of Information Technology

Posting Number: 201201172

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Tenure/Non-Tenure: Non-Tenure Track

Salary Basis: 12 month

Responsibilities:
The Office of Information Technology is seeking applicants for a Business Analyst for Ellucian Banner. This position will be responsible for analyzing business processes and making recommendations on streamlining operations as well as developing dashboards and reports using PowerBI.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in developing and automating reports and dashboards using PowerBI, Evisions Argos and Oracle SQL Developer, writes query reports and ad-hoc reports as required.
• Collaborates and provides technical support to individual functional areas (e.g., Financial Services, Payroll, Purchasing, Human Resources, Institutional Advancement and Students Services), including training users on application use, building reports, performing data imports and analysis, troubleshooting Banner System Processes errors and other ERP related issues.
• Maintains Enterprise Applications User Access List and Functional Permissions.
• Applies required patches and upgrades to Banner on a regular basis. Performs analysis, testing and troubleshooting to confirm that the upgrades are successful in coordination with the Database Administrator.
• Examines business process and develops automation and online forms that enhance business function and reduces paper footprint.
• Assists in the maintenance, development, deployment, and support of any processes that interface with college-wide Enterprise System Applications.
• Participates with any research, acceptance testing and implementation of systems modules when needed for new processes, patches, integrations, and upgrades.
• Develops and maintains specific documentation and associated plans for applications maintenance, upgrades, appropriate use, and administration.
• Prepares detailed technical specifications, data reporting requirements, template, design and ensures compliance with data standards and specifications.
• Performs other duties or special projects as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a computer related field required.
• Knowledge of Oracle, Banner, PowerBI and Linux required.
• Knowledge of at least one programming or advanced scripting language is required(examples include, but are not limited to C, C#, Java, PHP, or Python). Knowledge of SQL and MS Access is also required.
• 5 years of progressive enterprise applications related experience required.
• Extremely high level of proficiency with Argos, PowerBI and Banner administration
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and planning skills.

Salary:
12 monthCommensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources.

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Open Date: 07/26/2021

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

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Delta State University is committed to a policy of equal employment and educational opportunity. Delta State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the University.

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