Michigan State University Hiring for Business Analyst / Supported Programs Analyst at East Lansing, Michigan Full Time

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Business Analyst / Supported Programs Analyst

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Work type: Support Staff

Pay Grade:12

Major Administrative Unit / College:Enrollment And Academic Strat Planning

Department:Registrar 10051712

Sub Area:AP- Professionals

Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience

Location: East Lansing

Categories: Administrative/Business/Professional, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly

Working/Functional Title

Business Analyst

Position Summary

The Office of the Registrar is seeking an individual interested in combining systems management and student success. This Business Analyst role focuses on the continued implementation and improvement of Registrar functions found within MSU’s Student Information System (SIS), Campus Solutions . Successful Business Analysts are curious , proactive, and team oriented . They frequently utilize project management, communication, and documentation skills .

Business Analysts provide support to team members within and outside the Office of the Registrar, including University project teams focused on Campus Solutions ; establish and develop relationships with stakeholders to maximize the potential benefits of process improvements and technology solutions; communicate and generate feedback from stakeholders about implementation of business functionality, and use the feedback to deliver improved services.

The successful candidate will be able to support internal, cross-unit and institutional-wide initiatives; demonstrate project management experience by managing requirements throughout the project life-cycle; develop and document processes and procedures; translate high-level visions into detailed level information and vice versa; present and discuss functional and technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding; evaluate the effectiveness of specific functional operations, and recommend organization changes; and serve as a resource person and/or recommend solutions to specific problems for administrators and university offices across the campus.

More about the department:

The Office of the Registrar is an academic support unit reporting to the Associate Provost of Enrollment and Academic Strategic Planning. The department serves as the steward of student data . The office is committed to enhancing a culture of high performance and improving the student experience.

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business, Information Systems, or related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive experience in a unit or college-level or central office working in the supported programs area of research administration and/or one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive experience working as a business analyst.

Desired Qualifications

An earned advanced degree, knowledge of Campus Solutions; demonstrated strong analytical, reasoning, and problem solving skills; research skills to gather and analyze the necessary information to make recommendations; proficiency developing efficient and effective solutions to business or IT problems; excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; ability to work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines; and ability to work with staff at all levels of the University.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter addressing your extent of experience, and why you feel this position would be a positive career move for you. Please include the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.

Together-we-will Statement

The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:https://msu.edu/together-we-will/

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://reg.msu.edu/

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends on 2/14/2023 at 11:55 PM

Advertised: Feb 8, 2023 Eastern Standard Time