• Job Description

  Req#: R14196

  Position Title:

  Business System Analyst I/II

  Job Group:

  Professional & Scientific

  Required Minimum Qualifications:

  Bachelor’s degree

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Student Information System implementation or support experience, preferably Workday Student
  Experience with project management
  Experience in higher education

  Job Description:

  The Graduate College and the Office of Financial Aid at Iowa State University is seeking qualified applicants for Business Systems Analyst I/II positions to support the transition to a cloud-based student information system, Workday Student.

  The successful candidates will focus on the entire Workday Student ecosystem and will analyze and execute work with a cross-functional lens to ensure configuration has considered all possible down-stream and cross-stream impacts.

  This position will assist with configuration and thorough testing of the system to meet business needs. A successful candidate will have experience with campus processes and have excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thoroughly document business operation requirements and decisions.

  This will be filled at the Business Systems Analyst I or II level, depending on the candidates experience.

  Business Systems Analyst I Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree and is a PS808 pay level.

  Business Systems Analyst II Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience and is a PS809 pay level.

  Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

  I Example of Duties

  • Performs routine research and business analysis.
  • Researches best practices and assists with developing recommendations for business operations.
  • Assists with system development and tests changes for usability, performance, and adherence to standards.
  • Prepares statistical summaries and reports.
  • Advises management and employees on business systems

  II Example of Duties

  • Performs research and business analysis.
  • Researches best practices and assists with developing actionable insights and recommendations for business operations.
  • Participates in design and system development and tests changes for usability, performance, and adherence to standards.
  • Prepares complex statistical summaries and special reports.
  • Advises management and employees on business systems.
  • Works on a variety of complex projects.

  I Level Guidelines

  • Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
  • Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
  • Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
  • Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
  • Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
  • May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
  • May provide guidance to students

  
  II Level Guidelines
  • Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
  • Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
  • Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
  • Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
  • Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
  • May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
  • May provide guidance to students

  Appointment Type:

  Regular

  Number of Months Employed Per Year:

  12 Month Work Period

  Time Type:

  Full time

  Pay Grade:

  PS808

  Application Instructions:

  To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
  
  1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
  
  If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
  
  Why Choose ISU?
  Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
  • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
  • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
  • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
  • Life insurance and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Various voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellbeing program
  • This job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.

  Original Posting Date:

  March 6, 2024

  Posting Close Date:

  March 13, 2024

  Job Requisition Number:

  R14196

• About the company

  Iowa State University of Science and Technology,, is a public land-grant research university in Ames, Iowa.

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