Grants Business Systems Analyst
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Sponsored Programs, Grants & Contracts, Institutional & Business Affairs, Business & Financial Management, Technology, Analysts & Programming
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
This position provides functional and technical expertise in the PeopleSoft financial system in partnership with the other functional units of Office of Sponsored Research – OSR (Research Administration and Sponsored Projects Accounting). The position works with the entire team – functional, analytical, and technical – to ensure successful implementation of software maintenance, new implementations, and ongoing support of the PeopleSoft system. This requires seeking advice from all stakeholders and making recommendations for best practices based on system, policy, and regulatory guidelines and capabilities.
Additionally, the position is responsible for the following:
- Support OSR staff with award and project setup, accounting integration, contract setup, billing, accounts receivable, cash management, etc.
- Execute and analyze daily, weekly, and month-end financial and PeopleSoft module reconciliation queries.
- Ensure data discrepancies are resolved in a timely fashion.
- Collaborate with Pre- and Post-Award staff in OSR, the Office of Research Information Systems (ORIS), Accounting Services, and Information Technology Services (ITS) to resolve any data integrity errors and issues that arise due to PeopleSoft module integration.
- Provide education to OSR staff on key PeopleSoft grants components.
- Develop new queries and reports as needed, including coordinating with ITS staff as necessary.
- Work with OSR staff (e.g. Assistant Director, Training and Communication Specialist) to refine business processes and training documents as needed.
- Assist in defining functional specifications when a system process change is necessary.
The position will also contribute to implementation of new systems and interfaces, as well as upgrades and enhancements to the current system. The position is responsible for highly complex analysis of business and user needs, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper system requirement specifications, which is critical to the productivity, efficiency, and overall effectiveness of the entire Office of Sponsored Research.
Educational RequirementsMaster’s degree and 1-2 years of experience or Bachelor’s and 2-4 years of experience. Will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.
Qualifications and ExperienceESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated knowledge of systems analysis and processes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of project management practices, principles, techniques, and tools.
- Demonstrated knowledge of grants accounting, accruals, grants closeouts, month-end closing, and year-end closing processes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of system development and implementation life cycles and methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to write clearly and effectively for both functional processes and technical problems/solutions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP), particularly experience using PeopleSoft to manage grants, contracts, projects, accounts receivable, billing modules, and integration of accounting entries with the general ledger.
- Previous experience facilitating communication between functional and technical staff.
- Demonstrated ability to make appropriate and well-reasoned recommendations and decisions in support of system users and stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word (or similar programs).
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and daily responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated creativity and initiative in analyzing and solving complex problems related to business, financial, and/or contract to cash processes and applications.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to act as a project lead.
- Demonstrated strong customer support skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4-6 years of functional and technical experience in a higher education setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of PeopleSoft table structure, security, and workflow.
- Demonstrated knowledge of developing accounting policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Accounts Receivable, Commitment Control, and Grants modules in PeopleSoft.
- Strong proficiency with PeopleSoft query and Excel data analysis tools.
- Demonstrated knowledge of PeopleSoft modules and the integration of the various components as necessary to provide production support and contribute to the designs of future and ongoing projects.
- Functional experience in full lifecycle project setting, with experience in higher education applications and PeopleSoft Financials implementation.
- Working knowledge of PeopleSoft test framework.
- Previous experience with PeopleSoft FSCM modules in Version 9.0 or higher.
- Demonstrated understanding of reconciliation techniques and data integrity verification.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Special InstructionsQuick Linkhttp://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/168512 Department Contact Information Department Contact Name and TitleMiranda McCraw, HR ConsultantDepartment Contact Telephone or Emailmmcc@unc.eduOffice of Human Resources Contact InformationIf you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
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- * Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or mostly closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.
- Bachelor’s degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
- Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline
- Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
- Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline
- None of the above
Organization
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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