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Business Analyst, Office of the Provost
Hoboken, NJ

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Job Description

The Business Analyst role will report to the Project Manager in the Office of the Provost. This individual will share responsibility for the analysis and support of the University's implementation of a new student information system (SIS), Workday Student. The Business Analyst will play a key role in Stevens' planned implementation of Workday Student to replace its current legacy student information system, which will include process analysis, planning, re-engineering, validation and testing as well as assistance with data-related tasks. The Business Analyst will provide technical and analytical skills in recommending the most effective business processes in the implementation of Workday Student. The Business Analyst will also share responsibility for managing the daily operations of the implementation working closely with the Project Manager, Information Technology, key functional stakeholders in Academics, Registrar's Office, Student Accounts and Financial Aid, and the vendor, Workday, on the successful implementation of this project. This individual will be expected to work collaboratively with these constituencies and others throughout the university to analyze processes and functional requirements for the new system as well as managing key tasks to ensure the project stays on track. This role will be 100% dedicated to the new SIS system implementation and will be a three-year fixed term assignment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Performing analyses to identify functional requirements of Workday Student as it relates to current business processes
* Identifying issues specific to the integration, management, and interoperability of administrative systems and providing solutions for process improvements
* Analyzing user requirements and procedures to support automated processing and suggesting options for the improvement of existing business flows
* Supporting studies and analyses pertaining to the development of new processes to meet the current and projected needs of the university
* Documenting processes and procedures, utilizing both process diagrams and flow charts, as well as user-oriented diagrams
* Creating and documenting data specifications to assist with data cleansing, validation, migration, and warehousing efforts
* Contributing to the definition of changes in methodologies, system functionalities, reporting capabilities, and practices and organization that would improve the operations
* Working with functional users, other IT staff members, and vendors to coordinate and schedule application changes; develop impact statements of proposed application system changes
* Developing and supporting functional test procedures for systems implementations and upgrades
* Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree with a major in Business Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or other major directly related to the responsibilities of the position required
* Experience in higher education strongly preferred, with robust understanding of higher education systems and business processes
* Prior knowledge and experience specific to the implementation of an enterprise system is a plus
* Minimum 1 year experience in the role of a Business Analyst
* Ability to recognize, evaluate and implement new opportunities for optimal system utilization and operational efficiencies
* At least 2 years of hands-on experience with analysis tools including Microsoft Excel, SQL, MS Access; strong proficiency needed.
* Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both highly technical and non-technical audiences
* Strong self-initiation and the ability to work independently when necessary, while simultaneously being a strong team player and highly collaborative
* Demonstrated strong analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills
* Ability to flourish and be proactive in a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Department

Workday Project Management

General Submission Guidelines:

In order to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens, you must submit an online application. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Jobs@Stevens.edu

EEO Statement:

Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status.

Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff and student body and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes.

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