Columbia College
Columbia College is hiring: Business Systems Analyst in Chicago
Columbia College, Chicago, IL, United States
Description
Columbia College Chicago is an acclaimed undergraduate and graduate institution that provides a comprehensive education in the arts, communications, and public relations. We constantly aim to reach our full potential as an educational innovator, incubator of new creative practice and generator of real-world success for young creatives. We are in the heart of Chicago, across the street from historic Grant Park, and housed in some of the most iconic buildings in the South Loop.
Columbia College Chicago a private urban institution of over 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students, four-year College offering a distinctive curriculum that blends liberal arts, creative and media arts and business is currently searching for a Business System Analyst.
The Business Systems Analyst is part of the team tasked with leading the efforts of transforming and configuring all system processes for the Office of the Registrar in our new Student Information System, Colleague. Responsibilities include gathering and tracking all requirements and deliverables for the unit, review and redesign of business processes to maximize efficiency, development of system workflows under the new platform, conduct quality assurance testing, and support with tasks associated with integrations with auxiliary systems. The Business System Analyst is expected to develop process documentation for end user support and to participate in the training of stakeholders.
This is a temporary part-time union position. Duration up to 12 months.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
At Columbia, we offer a rewarding work environment for our faculty and staff. We take pride in offering competitive benefits with affordable health, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; commuter benefit program, life and accidental, death & dismemberment coverage; paid and unpaid leave options; work/life benefits; educational assistance programs; and retirement and financial planning benefits.
We invite you to join our talented faculty and staff and become part of our collective aspiration to ensure Columbia prepares students for success in their creative fields through innovation, engagement and real-world experiences.
Additional Information
Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Columbia College Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning civil rights. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.
Columbia College Chicago is an acclaimed undergraduate and graduate institution that provides a comprehensive education in the arts, communications, and public relations. We constantly aim to reach our full potential as an educational innovator, incubator of new creative practice and generator of real-world success for young creatives. We are in the heart of Chicago, across the street from historic Grant Park, and housed in some of the most iconic buildings in the South Loop.
Columbia College Chicago a private urban institution of over 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students, four-year College offering a distinctive curriculum that blends liberal arts, creative and media arts and business is currently searching for a Business System Analyst.
The Business Systems Analyst is part of the team tasked with leading the efforts of transforming and configuring all system processes for the Office of the Registrar in our new Student Information System, Colleague. Responsibilities include gathering and tracking all requirements and deliverables for the unit, review and redesign of business processes to maximize efficiency, development of system workflows under the new platform, conduct quality assurance testing, and support with tasks associated with integrations with auxiliary systems. The Business System Analyst is expected to develop process documentation for end user support and to participate in the training of stakeholders.
This is a temporary part-time union position. Duration up to 12 months.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Gather and track all project requirements and deliverables assigned to the Office of the Registrar.
- Participate in requirements gathering and planning, functional design development, reporting needs, and system feasibility determination.
- Formulate and define system configuration scope and objectives through research and fact-finding combined with an understanding of applicable business systems and industry requirements.
- Conduct system configuration that meets business needs.
- Execute quality assurance testing of processes and functionality as assigned.
- Provide procedural and technical guidance to staff regarding technology usage and management.
- Develop documentation such as user manuals, training and technical specifications.
- Train staff and other stakeholders in processes and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or required
- Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
- 6 years of experience in higher education administration, preferably in a registrar, student records, or academic advising setting.
- 3 years of experience as a Business/Systems Analyst or a similar role with system configuration and project management responsibilities.
- Strongly developed problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead others without direct authority by creating a shared vision.
- Experience working with Colleague student information system preferred.
- Keen ability to understand and configure complex computer systems and processes to sufficiently manage and further develop assigned processes.
- Knowledge of academic record keeping, registration practices, and curricular services.
- Ability to effectively communicate across all levels in the higher education environment.
At Columbia, we offer a rewarding work environment for our faculty and staff. We take pride in offering competitive benefits with affordable health, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; commuter benefit program, life and accidental, death & dismemberment coverage; paid and unpaid leave options; work/life benefits; educational assistance programs; and retirement and financial planning benefits.
We invite you to join our talented faculty and staff and become part of our collective aspiration to ensure Columbia prepares students for success in their creative fields through innovation, engagement and real-world experiences.
Additional Information
- Position subject to a background screening.
- This is a part time union position.
- This position is overtime eligible.
Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Columbia College Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning civil rights. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.