Posting Number:

20112246

Position Title:

Business Analyst #499575, #497543

FTE:

1.00

Position Type:

Staff

Department:

Management Information & Analysis Dept

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Job Summary:
Lamar University seeks two experienced and motivated people to serve as Business Analysts supporting the Ellucian Banner ERP system, with a focus on the Finance and HR modules. The purpose of these positions is to serve as liaison between functional and technical responsibilities in the daily operations of the Ellucian Banner ERP system and to provide analysis, consultation, and documentation of complex design solutions. The Business Analyst will provide day-to-day support for a variety of third-party integrations, which includes Evisions applications (FormFusion and Intellecheck). The finance person will also have support responsibility for spreadsheet budgeting, travel and expense management, and purchasing management. The HR person will provide support within the Evisions application suite and other applications to include the campus training software and various Texas HR reporting processes. This position does require occasional after-hours and/or weekend support of operations.

With an enrollment of over 16,000 students, Lamar University is one of Texas’ fastest growing universities. The Carnegie Research university has been nationally recognized for the quality of its core curriculum and the diversity of its student body. Beaumont is a Texas Gulf Coast city located between Houston and New Orleans. With mild winters and an exciting blend of cultures, it offers much to do with a wide variety of restaurants, museums, and arts venues. As the 4th largest U.S. city, nearby Houston offers an extensive range of attractions.

Job Duties

• Provide users with liaison and technical support, including system configuration and guidance in system use, for administrative applications.
• Support departmental staff and administration with the identification, evaluation, selection, support, and maintenance of systems solutions.
• Plan and develop day-to-day policies and procedures to promote successful performance of administrative systems.
• Participate in the planning of upgrades to the Ellucian Banner software including the evaluation of the effort involved, the steps required, and the provision of information related to operational changes
• Perform analysis and design by meeting with functional users to discuss business needs; documenting requirements and risks; designing a solution; developing test plans to verify functionality of the solution; reviewing software patches and upgrades; recommending schedule for implementation of patches and upgrades; leading testing effort; obtaining approval for functional leads for promoting patches and upgrades to production.
• Serve as a liaison between Business Units and Information Technology (IT) technical staff by communicating with business units, federal and state agencies, and vendors; translating business needs to detailed specifications for development; interpreting detailed specifications to a level of general understanding; and developing test plans to verify the functionality of the solution.
• Provide problem resolution by using programming languages, operating systems and software applications; and debugging/troubleshooting problems with data and reports.

Salary/Benefits:Salary commensurate with skills and experience. Generous benefits package.

• Health insurance and other benefits as an employee of the State of Texas.
• Tuition assistance is provided to employee, a spouse and/or eligible dependent children.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and at least three years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Functional knowledge/experience in the use of an ERP System.
• Ability to work with functional business units and coordinate technological solutions to meet business needs.
• Familiarity with SQL programming language.
• Strong desktop automation skills including effective use of e-mail, word processors, spreadsheets, and the ability to use tools in conjunction with databases.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, vendors and the public are required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, and organizational skills.
• Proven time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, communicate project status and provide leadership and direction for assigned initiatives.

EEO Statement:

Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Veteran's Preference Statement:

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas SB 805, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications

• Functional knowledge of the Finance module and the HR module of the Banner ERP System. Experience with other modules within Banner or other ERP systems will be considered.
• Oracle experience is a plus.
• Experience with the following products:

o Evisions Product Suite, including Form Fusion and Intellechecko Experience with Banner system patches and upgrades. o Experience with Appworx (UC4).o Experience with Spreadsheet Budgeting.o Experience with eProcuremento Experience with TouchNet o Experience with Chrome Rivero Experience with People Admino Working knowledge of any programming/query language such as, but not limited to, SQL, PL/SQL, C, Shell Script, etc.

Security Sensitive Statement:

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary:

Commensurate

Posting Date:

10/21/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes