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Business Analyst - Student Financials

Employer
University of Miami
Location
Coral Gables, FL

Job Details

Job location: Campus - Coral Gables


Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2018-11-28
Req: R100019115

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Where Excellence Meets Purpose

The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful purpose to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value.  Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

The University has been named on Forbes's Best Employers list for two consecutive years, and is the only university in Florida to receive this honor.

Job Description SummaryThe Business Analyst will serve as the functional expert in PeopleSoft Campus Solutions for all Student Financials-related processes, supporting Treasury Operations, Office of Student Account Services and External Departments. This position will analyze business processes, gather functional requirements and perform testing to ensure the functionality meets specifications and participate in short and long-range planning for current and future PeopleSoft Campus Solutions needs.General Description (Purpose and Function):The Business Analyst will serve as the functional expert in PeopleSoft Campus Solutions for all Student Financials-related processes, supporting Treasury Operations, Office of Student Account Services and External Departments. This position will analyze business processes, gather functional requirements and perform testing to ensure the functionality meets specifications and participate in short and long-range planning for current and future PeopleSoft Campus Solutions needs.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Partners with end users to gather all requirements to formulate specifications and translates those into business functionality.Performs analysis and documents workflows and results.Assists the technical team in translating business requirements into application functionality.Configures the system to meet the business requirements of the enterprise.Recommends, defines, and tests security roles for end users.Conducts training sessions to implement new or improved systems and procedures.Primary liaison to the business unit personnel for departments at the University.Plan, design, develop, launch and support efficient business, financial, and operations systems in support of the PeopleSoft Enterprise Financial System.Works closely with the Student Life Cycle team members, System Administrators, Developers, Database Administrators, and business personnel to resolve and troubleshoot technical issues.Manage relationships with decision makers, systems owners, and end users to define business, financial, and operations requirements and align with optimal system functionality.Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.Develop reports, recommendations, or alternatives that address existing and potential trouble areas in production systems.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Strong knowledge of Campus Solutions 9.0 systems capabilities.Ability to communicate ideas and problem solutions.Ability to effectively work with people in other departments and/or outside of the enterprise.Must be self-motivated.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) required.Education Requirements:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering or Business Information Systems. Other fields will be considered.Work Experience Requirements:Minimum two years' experience in working with business analysts in maintenance and modification of applications.Experience that demonstrates initiative and motivation, self-direction and adherence to deadlines.Exercises delegated authority to make independent decisions and assume responsibility for analysis and decision that impact people, costs, and/or quality of service.Recommends and participates in decisions/actions involving University policy and procedures with management.Apply onlin

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

i105

Organization

The University of Miami is one of America's top research universities located in one of the most dynamic and multicultural cities in the world.

A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System (“UHealth”) have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service

The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. With more than $413 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually, the University of Miami is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Only 3 percent of four-year institutions in the nation are invited to join the AAU, which recognizes breadth and quality of research and scholarship. While the majority of this work is housed at the Miller School of Medicine, investigators conduct hundreds of studies in other areas, including marine science, engineering, education, and psychology.

The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.

Transforming lives

With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

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