Business Analysis Coordinator or Business Analyst
The Finance and Business Information Services department intends to hire for one position at either the Business Analysis Coordinator or Business Analyst based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your cover letter the position you wish to be considered for or indicate both.
The purpose of this position on the Finance and Business Information Services team serves as a liaison between stakeholders of IT systems and the IT team, ensuring business needs are met throughout the project lifecycle. The role documents existing systems and processes, facilitates communication between business and technical partners, and uses data, reporting, and testing to support decision-making and system effectiveness. It also identifies opportunities to improve processes, integration, and functionality. Leadership responsibilities include relationship building, project and process management, and communication across stakeholders and organizational partners. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Duties to Include:
Analyze and document business processes, systems, and requirements to drive improvements and system integration.
Partner with stakeholders and IT teams to gather requirements and ensure solutions meet business needs.
Develop and execute system testing and support implementation, including validating results with stakeholders.
Generate reports, analyze data and user feedback, and recommend enhancements to improve processes and system performance.
Location: Mossman Business Services Building (MBSB)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Salary: Business Analysis Coordinator: $52,075- commensurate; Business Analyst: $59,109- commensurate
For a full job description of either position, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
Business Analysis Coordinator - Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and related experience in business processes and technical services.
Direct work-related experience (typically 6 months - 1 year) in business analysis and/or application development.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with technical and non-technical staff.
Knowledge of requirement development.
Experience with process analysis
Experience with business and technical communication.
Knowledge of software project development methodologies.
Knowledge of major DBMS, such as Oracle and SQL Server.
Knowledge of testing and supporting software applications.
Demonstrated ability in learning new technologies.
Ability of following through on commitments of self and others.
Demonstrated planning, organizational, and time management skills.
Experience with internal documentation.
Business Analysis Coordinator - Desired Qualifications:
Experience with business analysis in a higher educational setting
Beyond 1year of direct work-related experience in business analysis and/or application development.
Experience with project management.
Experience with user interface prototyping tools.
Experience with reporting tools such as Microsoft Power BI and/or SQL Server Reporting Services.
Industry certifications, such as PMP
Business Analyst - Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and related experience in business processes and technical services.
Direct work-related experience (typically 1-3 years) in business analysis and/or application development.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with technical and non-technical staff.
Experience with requirement development methodologies.
Experience with process analysis and improvement
Experience with project management and business and technical communication.
Experience with software project development methodologies.
Experience with major DBMS, such as Oracle and SQL Server.
Experience with reporting tools such as Microsoft Power BI and/or SQL Server Reporting Services.
Experience with testing and supporting software applications.
Demonstrated ability in learning new technologies.
Ability of following through on commitments of self and others.
Demonstrated planning, organizational, and time management skills.
Experience with internal documentation using Wiki.
Business Analyst - Desired Qualifications:
Experience with business analysis in a higher educational setting
Beyond 3 years of direct work-related experiences in business analysis and/or application development.
Experience with user interface and screen mockup creation.
Experience with Microsoft Office Business Intelligence tools to analyze large data sets.
Experience with AI tools in business analysis processes.
Industry certifications, such as PMP
Position and Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents that clearly address how they meet the qualifications of this position and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
Resume
Cover Letter – indicate which position you are interested in
The Finance and Business Information Services department will be filling this position at one of two levels. You must indicate in your cover letter the level of classification (Business Analysis Coordinator and/or Business Analyst) you wish to be considered for or indicate both. See required qualifications for additional information.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. State agency employers in Iowa are required to use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. University of Iowa employees, including those who work remotely or out-of-state, are subject to E-Verify.
For additional questions, please contact Brooke McMurl at brooke-mcmurl@uiowa.edu or 319-467-0719.
This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
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The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
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