Applications Services Business Analyst
- Employer
- Metropolitan State University of Denver
- Location
- Denver, CO
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The starting salary for this position is $59,866. The final salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Employee CategoryAdministratorsDepartmentITS - Application ServicesEClass CodeAdmin < FT with benefitsPosition SummaryThe Application Services team manages the development, operation, and maintenance of enterprise software solutions deployed within MSU Denver, including the enterprise resource planning system. Reporting to the Manager of Business Analysis, the BA team serves as our customer’s interface point for evaluating all software development and business processes. As a Business Analyst, you will capture client requirements, analyze data sources, scope development projects, and provide recommendations for future system and process enhancements.
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Duties/Responsibilities90% Business Analysis
The core duties of this position will include senior-level business analysis activities in support of the Application Services team and product portfolio. Business Analysis responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Serve as the primary client-facing representative, interacting on a regular basis with University stakeholders to identify and document end user requirements and prepare user stories for development team members.
• Communicate requirements with team members and project status updates to requestors.
• Develop a deep understanding of business processes, documenting critical path items and serving as a customer advocate within the Application Services team.
• Develop work products (e.g. cost-benefit analyses, analyses of student outcomes, etc) that aid strategic decision-making
• Work with stakeholders to evaluate and prioritize requests.
• Schedule, coordinate and lead meetings, trainings and seminars.
• Create and deliver presentations for internal and external audiences
• Display deep intellectual curiosity, creativity, and commitment to learning in order to solve critical business problems.
• Provide a positive experience for our end-users, you will work with partners to evaluate and assign relevance to requests, confirm high-level requirements documentation, monitor deliverables and communicate on the status of your assigned projects. You will also collaborate with development team leadership on timeframes and resources needed, and will update relevant tasks in our departmental log.
10% Reporting and other support.
To support data requests in our campus community, you will identify opportunities for advanced report development and route these requests to the Enterprise Data Warehousing team for further analysis and fulfillment. Likewise, you may use existing reporting infrastructure to produce ad hoc and recurring reports on an as-needed basis. For all tasks, you’ll have the occasion to create and deliver presentation for various audience.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university*
• Previous business analysis experience
• Previous experience in an environment evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions.
• Experience analyzing, planning, and supporting successful projects
(*)Candidates who have not attained a four-year degree may substitute eight years’ professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications• Master’s degree with graduate courses in mathematics, statistics, computer science or related field
• Experience in a higher education environment
• Experience performing business analysis tasks within a technical environment
• Experience in one or more object-oriented programming languages
• Experience preparing SQL queries in a production database environment.
• 3+ years of experience in a complex business environment
• 1+ years of business analysis expertise
Complete applications received by September 19, 2019 will receive full consideration. Position is open until filled.
IMPORTANT: In order to be considered as an applicant you must apply via the online application system, www.msudenverjobs.com.
References refers to a list of three professional references and their contact information.
Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.
BenefitsDiversity StatementMSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link:
Employee Benefits Offerings
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.
We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.
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Organization
Metropolitan State University of Denver provides students with a transformative academic experience and serves the community as a courageous change agent and a gateway to opportunity. The University’s broad access, affordable tuition, quality academic experience and excellent outcomes add up to a high-value education.
Founded in 1965, MSU Denver is a comprehensive university offering bachelor's and master's degrees on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver. MSU Denver educates more undergraduate Coloradans than any other four-year institution in Colorado.
Make a difference with MSU Denver
MSU Denver has served as a stepping stone toward the American dream for more than 102,000 alumni, 79% of whom stay in the state after graduation. The University injects hundreds of millions of dollars into the Colorado economy while serving a majority first-generation students, changing families and communities as the state’s third-largest public university.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a leader and innovator in higher education, a university committed to fostering an equitable culture while offering a high-quality, accessible college experience.
MSU Denver has one of the most diverse student bodies in Colorado. 50.3 % of MSU Denver’s undergraduate students are students of color. We are a Hispanic-Serving Institution, earned in February 2019, and are committed to serving DACA and undocumented students.
The University’s Board of Trustees issued a resolution in June of 2020 committing to engaging in the anti-racism work necessary to dismantle institutionalized create systemic change. Trustees pledged to dismantling institutionalized racism and bring together civic, industry, public and nonprofit community to address the most pressing issues of racial justice.
One of MSU Denver’s 2030 Strategic Plan goals is to be Colorado’s most desired place of employment. The University will continue to improve compensation, benefits, professional development and infrastructure while becoming a more representative workplace and enhancing the inclusive leadership environment that allows leaders to lead from all levels of the University
Fell valued
Every day we are inspired by the students we serve– many of whom are low-income or first-generation– and the impact they will make on the future of Colorado. Regardless of role, our employees lead with a collaborative approach to ensure all of our students succeed.
At MSU Denver, employees are engaged, valued, and celebrated. According to the latest MSU Denver university wide engagement survey, 84% of employees feel valued, would recommend MSU Denver as a good place to work, and take pride in their work.
The diversity of faculty, staff, and students provides a rich working and learning environment where we strive to ensure that all are valued.
Experience work life balance
MSU Denver is committed to our employees’ quality of life. We understand that work should not replace life, and offer flexibility around school schedules, family obligations, and for the moments that come up in our professional and personal lives. Our flexible work arrangements are perfect for the working parent. We offer hybrid work arrangements, completely virtual work arrangements, and even flexible work hour arrangements.
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890 Auraria Parkway
Denver
CO
80204
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