Senior Information Systems​/Business Analyst

Senior Information Systems/Business Analyst

As part of the OSFAS Banner implementation and management team, this position is responsible for the functional design, development, testing and implementation of the Banner Financial Aid module. Plans and directs the analysis, testing, design and implementation of all aid‑related releases, patches, and upgrades. Coordinates with users in developing new business process resulting from releases, patches, and upgrades. Directs the preparation of systems documentation and user manuals.

Coordinates system development with internal and external developers. Reports to management on the status of the Banner Financial Aid module. Performs configuration changes needed for aid processing cycles. Represents the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships on identity management issues.

• Plans, directs and performs the functional analysis, testing, design and implementation of all aid‑related Banner releases, patches and upgrades. Performs configuration changes needed for aid processing cycles. Monitors the Ellucian product calendar and notification platforms for new releases, patches and upgrades, and provides information to the Banner Team in a timely manner to allow successful planning and preparation.
• Serves as the point‑of‑contact for campus Financial Aid offices to assist with identification and resolution of Banner problems, and questions about testing.
• Coordinates with users in developing new business processes resulting from releases, patches and upgrades, as well as design and implement improvements to current processes.
• Reports to management on the status of the Banner Financial Aid module. Represents the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships on identity management issues including representation on the Duplicate Identity Resolution Team.
• Participates in other efforts as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3 or more years of job‑related experience, or an equivalent combination of job‑related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
• Preferred:
  Experience working with the Banner Higher Education suite of software products, in planning, configuration and testing of releases, patches and upgrades.

• Knowledge of computer system analysis, design, testing, debugging and maintenance techniques.
• Experience with or ability to work with a third‑party higher education software system.
• Ability to read and understand vendor release guides and translate those guides into business process design, enhancements or modifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Annual salary: $79,302 – $99,127. 37.5 hours per week, full‑time.

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