Southwestern University Hiring for Business Analyst at Georgetown, TX Full Time

Southwestern University, located in Georgetown has an immediate opening for a Business Analyst position. This position, under general supervision, performs research and analysis on the use of technology for Southwestern University departments related to best business and administrative practices. Develops recommendations as to systems use, including data flows, configurations based on use cases and best practices. Documents existing and to-be processes. Provides consultation, coordination, and/or staff support to various university departments. This is a full-time, fully benefited, exempt position who reports to the Director of Administrative Computing.

Primary Duties:

• Conducts analyses of current administrative and business practices as they relate to existing and proposed technology systems and solutions.
• Coordinates information and proposes methods to increase efficiencies while maintaining system accuracy to support strategic systems use within the various departments and programs of the business and administrative groups.
• Interprets, evaluates, and interrelates department needs and develops integrated business analyses and use cases for system use.
• Plans and coordinates the specifications, configurations, data flows and integrations for target processes.
• Performs data analyses, and develops and presents reports in support of various initiatives, both internal and external to the University.
• Provides consultative, technical, and staff support, as appropriate, in support of administrative and business process analyses and process improvements.
• Collaborate on a variety of projects within IT department as requested.
• Participate in professional development opportunities online, on and off campus.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Job related experience and skills:

• Three years of professional experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.
• Knowledge and appreciation of business concepts, requirements and best practices applicable to the use of enterprise resource management (ERP) systems in a college or university setting.
• Consultative and advisory skills.
• Skill in the use of computerized spreadsheet, relational databases, workflow and word processing software.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Ability to process computer data and to format and generate reports.
• Ability to develop and prepare business analyses and plans.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Ability to work with great attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working with the public with excellent customer-service skills.
• Ability to lift and move boxes up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to adhere to the University’s core values.
• Have knowledge, understanding, and acceptance of cultural differences and the diversity within the campus and community.
• Demonstrated professional manner with all internal and external University constituencies.
• Ability to be flexible, adjust to fluctuating priorities, and produce reliable work products.
• Ability to attend work consistently and maintain a regular work schedule.

Preferred Position Requirements:

• Business Analyst Certification.
• One-year experience with Ellucian Colleague ERP system.
• Experience with Softdocs, e-sign software (Docusign, Adobe Sign, PandaDoc,etc.).

Southwestern University offers competitive salary and benefits including health, dental, life, long term disability, retirement, 15-paid holidays, two weeks of vacation, sick leave, tuition assistance, access to athletic facilities, free parking and discounted meal rates. Southwestern University is a selective, undergraduate institution committed to a broad-based liberal arts, sciences, and fine arts education. Southwestern University is deeply committed to fostering a diverse educational environment and especially encourages applications from members of groups traditionally under-represented in academia. For information concerning the University, visit our Web site at www.southwestern.edu.

To apply: The University will only accept application materials through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/118752. Interested persons must submit a letter of interest, resume, the name and contact information of three professional references, and salary expectation. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Only completed applications will be reviewed by the Search Committee. The Committee will review all completed applications until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of the University’s Background Check Policy process. EOE/M/F