What are the responsibilities and job description for the ERP Business Systems Analyst position at Texas Southern University?
Security Sensitive Position?
Yes
Hours of Work
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F
Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number
TSU203070
Official TSU Title
ERP Business Systems Analyst
Grant Title
N/A
Job Description Summary / TWC Summary
JOB SUMMARY:
The Business Analyst facilitates business process improvement via systematic investigation, analysis, review, and documentation of functional business specifications. Defines and documents internal and external user interfaces and supports system and data requirement clarification and definition. The ideal candidate will carry out multiple projects across the software life cycle from business needs assessment to user support. Tasks will include, but are not limited to, documenting requirements for business process changes or reports for a particular business process, training, and supporting end-users.
Essential Duties Summary
In addition, the job will entail working with internal applications and integrating them with the Ellucian Banner ERP platform. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following essential job functions:
- Demonstrate a high level of subject matter expertise in functional area to bridge business
- requirements and IT solutions; provide technical direction and ensure compliance with best practice solutions.
- Perform data analysis to support evaluation of system defects or to develop requirements for new functionality; triage and troubleshoot complex user-reported system defects; assist in various system trouble shooting and balancing and correction efforts including analysis, verification and validation of issues and fixes.
- Assist in systems and business process support across multiple campuses, departments and engagements.
- Provide analytical support for critical college-wide initiatives including business function support for system migrations and consolidations, significant business area process improvement projects and complex product installations.
- Liaise with clients, technology, and support teams.
- Participate in functional testing and support user acceptance testing.
- Conduct user training in Banner and data reporting tools to include creation and maintenance of effective training materials.
% FTE
1.0
Hiring Range
Commensurate with experience.
Education
Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Information Technology, Business or closely related discipline preferred.
Required Licensing/Certification
N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge in:
- SQL or other query languages.
- Designing and delivering reporting capabilities to end-users.
Skilled in:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Teamwork focused/collaborative work style.
Ability to:
- Work under tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Work at the highest functional and technical level of most phases of systems analysis.
Work Experience
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of hands-on experience in higher education using Ellucian Banner.
- Experience working with Action Line to troubleshoot and resolve tickets and cases.
- Experience in a business analytics role including process definition, management and monitoring, release management, web experience, database, Argos or other BI tools.
- Experienced in creating Business Requirement Documents, User Requirement and Functional Requirement Specifications.
- Experienced in creating Data Flow Diagrams, Use Cases, State Diagrams, Sequence Diagrams, Component Diagrams, Use Case Diagrams & Activity diagrams.
- Experience with Data Governance, Data Standards, or other data management business processes.
Working/Environmental Conditions
- Routine office environment.
- Sitting or standing in one location much of the time.
- Some stooping, lifting, or carrying objects light weight may be required.
- Use of video display terminal.
- Location: Onsite, Hybrid, or Remote
Desired start date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Detail Information
UA EEO Statement
It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Close Date
Open Until Filled (overrides close field)
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Open to all applicants.
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