Banner Business System Analyst

Position Details

Classification Information

IT Client Support Professional, Business Analyst

Exempt

89802

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Winston-Salem State University ( WSSU ) is a distinguished institution that combines academic excellence, community engagement, and a commitment to fostering student success. We are proud to be North Carolina’s only university to earn the distinguished designation of Opportunity College by the Carnegie Classifications of Higher Education and the American Council on Education ( ACE ). WSSU is dedicated to preparing students for leadership roles through rigorous programs in health sciences, business, education, and the humanities.

Known for its supportive environment, the university fosters a close-knit community that nurtures both professional and academic excellence.

Situated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina—known as the city of Arts and innovation, WSSU provides students with opportunities to engage in a dynamic mix of professional, social, and cultural experiences. Winston-Salem is home to thriving arts, healthcare, and technology sectors, offering both students and faculty unique collaboration opportunities and professional development pathways.

With its beautiful campus, strong sense of community, and dedication to fostering personal and professional growth, Winston-Salem State University is an ideal place to teach, work, and learn.

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The Office of Information Technology ( OIT ) at Winston-Salem State University is seeking a knowledgeable and service-oriented Banner Business System Analyst. OIT works to support and strengthen the academic, administrative, and associated research needs of all faculty, staff, and students at Winston-Salem State University through the provisioning, support, maintenance, availability, and outreach of Information Technology Services. This position serves as a member of the Banner Applications Solutions ( BAS ) programming team supporting the University’s ERP administrative application suite.

The Banner Business Systems Analyst ( BSA ) works with the University’s Enterprise Resource Planning ( ERP ) system, Ellucian Banner to support the long and short term goals of the Division of Finance and Administration by creating and improving efficiency through process development, automation, and technical solutions.

The Banner Business Systems Analyst serves as the liaison between the Finance Business offices and IT as well as serving as the primary contact for Banner Finance issues. They will assist Finance and Administration in preparing internal and external reports from the Division of Finance and Administration, including, but not limited to annual financial statements, special requests from the Office of the State Controller, UNC General Administration, Office of the Chancellor, etc.

• Coordinate and participate in all tasks, projects, and implementations that involve technological projects which affect Finance.
• Create and maintain documentation for analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation activities.
• Test code, applications, systems per requirements and specifications, using industry best practice and department standards.
• Maintain working relationships with supporting areas in providing production support, resolving and troubleshooting system and business rule problems.
• Recommend system and functional modifications to aid in developing technical solutions, investigating alternative methods for solving problems of varying complexities.
• Identify jobs/processes that could be automated and work on their automation.
• Establish standards for user access and authorize and setup Banner finance security for all new access; review overall security periodically to determine appropriateness and minimize finance risks.
• Coordinate with Financial Services staff and…