Business Analyst
The University of Iowa, University Budget Office is seeking a Business Analyst. This position reports to the Director of Budget Planning and Analysis and is responsible for the development and support of campus-wide budgeting systems and tools within the University Budget Office. This role primarily supports the University’s IPlan budget and planning system, in addition to other financial systems and reporting solutions as required.
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.
Duties to Include:
- Identify system requirements for different systems used in the Budget Office by analyzing processes and operations.
- Conduct thorough testing of systems and coordinate modifications to identify and resolve issues.
- Address user inquiries and issues, offering timely and effective solutions.
- Communicate project status and updates to stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Collect and analyze user feedback to identify common issues and areas for improvement.
Location: University Capitol Centre (UCC)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
About the University of Iowa:
Founded in 1847, it is the state's oldest institution of higher education and is located alongside the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City.
A member of the Association of American Universities since 1909 and the Big Ten Conference since 1899, the University of Iowa is home to one of the most acclaimed academic medical centers in the country, as well as globally recognized leadership in the study and craft of writing. Iowa is known for excellence in both the arts and sciences, offering world-class undergraduate, graduate, and professional academic programs in a wide variety of fields.
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Typically 1 year of business analysis or process improvement experience.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience with automated accounting or financial systems.
- Proficiency in computer software applications including Excel, Access, and Word.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and analytical/statistical skills.
- Working knowledge of University policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Experience developing and administering end-user testing.
- Experience creating training materials.
- Experience with using or supporting Oracle systems.
Position and Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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 investigation. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Andy Brus at andrew-brus@uiowa.edu or 319-467-1454.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
