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Posted: 12-Apr-22
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
Information Technology
Transylvania University invites applications for the position of Sr. Systems Analyst. The Sr. Systems Analyst performs duties related to supporting the university's ERP and CRM systems (Colleague and Slate). In supporting our ERP, CRM and a variety of related applications, you'll be the expert in the technology and how things work together. In this role, you will help departments make the best use of technology by offering technical solutions to their problems. Sometimes that will mean using software in an innovative way, troubleshooting, helping them create a report, integrating with other systems, or, in certain circumstances, customizing code. The position will be responsible for the integration of software applications and databases, coordination of projects, services and communications to meet technology needs related to enterprise systems development and implementation.
We're primarily using SQL Server as backend and .NET, jQuery and PHP scripting languages and SSRS, Business Objects and Tableau for reporting.
Please write your cover letter to the attention of Deepa Dubal, Vice President, Information Technology. Please apply by May 15, 2022; however, resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
Transylvania University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of the university community. In support of this goal, we seek qualified candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We embrace diversity and encourage all who are interested to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with assigned departments to analyze business processes and implement technology solutions to automate business processes and workflow; participate in meetings to define and document business process requirements; research, recommend, develop and deploy enhancements to improve business efficiencies.
- Serve as a resource on process/functionality issues for enterprise systems. Assist users in functional areas to understand and apply system processes and provide subject-matter expertise to internal and external clients as required.
- Oversee and participate in a variety of project development activities including but not limited to planning, analysis, design, custom development and modification of assigned computer systems, software, applications and databases
- Collaborate with departments to determine desired report content and parameters
- Perform required analysis and SQL queries to ensure data extracted from the enterprise data repositories is accurate and meets the business needs
- Work with department leadership and end-users to gather requirements, design and develop reports using enterprise reporting tools
- Establish and maintain timelines and priorities for assigned projects, systems and applications
- Participate in the analysis and testing of vendor computer systems, applications and components; analyze and identify system and application needs and issues; recommend in-house or vendor solutions according to feasibility and compatibility with current systems; coordinate and recommend the purchase of computer systems and applications to enhance university operations
- Perform functional configurations and maintenance for enterprise systems based on changing operational and business needs
- Complete technical service requests and provide continuous business applications support for enterprise software.
- Review, assess impact of and assist with the implementation of ERP system upgrades
- Provide IT support for regulatory and compliance activities
- Expected to be fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the Information Technology department
- Keep current with the latest technology; regularly attend technical training in order to maintain technical expertise
- Perform related duties as assigned
Education and Experience:
A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems with at least five years of related experience.
Skills:
- Efficient in writing SQL queries and stored procedures.
- Knowledge of APIs, jQuery, Visual Studio and .NET 4.0 (or higher) framework
- Experience in working with various reporting and analytics tools like SSRS, SAP Business Objects, Tableau
- Knowledge of the Slate and Ellucian Colleague system will be preferred.
- Excellent prioritization, time-management, task tracking and completion skills.
- Excellent computer skills, and ability to learn and adapt quickly to new software.
