Northwestern University · 8 hours ago
Systems Analyst
Evanston, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expNorthwestern University is seeking a Systems Analyst to join their IT Enterprise Systems team. The role involves designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise applications while documenting functional requirements and assisting with business process improvements.
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Responsibilities
Partners with senior analysts, end users and peers to document and analyze functional requirements, identify gaps and alternative approaches to meet requirements, and ensure all deliverables completed (adhering to approved methodology and documentation standards)
Partners with functional users and technical and reporting staff to determine best approaches, ensuring that approved solutions are implemented in a timely and correct fashion
Drafts accurate documentation of process, procedure, and system/application configuration
Formulates and executes test scripts, implementation project plans, rolls out communications and training materials
Outlines medium complexity use cases
Formulates test scripts and performs detailed testing for moderate to complex use cases to ensure that the implemented software functions correctly
Participates in and may facilitate iterative feedback processes among users, developers, and analysts to ensure software functionality aligns with requirements. Draws on prior implementation experience to engage in discussions
Assists in software evaluation and enters moderate to complex configurations to meet user needs
Collects feedback from users on application performance and escalates moderate to complex critical performance issues with technical resources and management
Collaborates with technical, reporting and application resources to analyze and resolve moderate to complex production issues in a timely manner. Provides input into possible solutions based on prior system knowledge and basic analytical skills
Provides work direction and/or supervise staff such as subordinates, contractors, vendors, students, etc
Manages basic projects or work packets ensuring timelines, deliverables and expectations are met
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as computer science, information technology, or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience
2 years functional/business/system analysis or other relevant experience required
ERP/CRM applications
PeopleSoft Campus Solutions (SES)
People Tools
SQL/MySQL/Postgres
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook)
Critical Thinking
Debugging
Decision Making
Problem Solving
Troubleshooting
Use-Case Analysis
Collaboration And Teamwork
Cost/Benefit Analysis
Evaluate Resources
Facilitate Collaboration
Functional Documentation
Iterative & Incremental Development
Organizational Skills
Planning
Write Proposals And Project Charters
Preferred
Very strong analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to take direction well and to work well as a member of a team
Ability to effectively present ideas, oral and written, to technical staff and customers
Strong customer service and Organizational skills
Deep functional expertise with Microsoft Office product suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Ability to use SQL, PL/SQL, or other query tools to perform analysis
Ability to acquire technical and functional proficiency with new software applications
Demonstrated ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
Exposure to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions (Student)
Proficiency with Project Management Software (Daptiv, JIRA)
Experience with SQL or other query tools to perform analysis
Excellent learning skills, ability to synthesize and extend learning to other similar cases
Ability to quickly acquire technical and functional proficiency with new software applications
Ability to effectively present ideas, both orally, and in a written form
Benefits
Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans
Retirement benefits
Tuition discounts
Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
Employee career development
Variety of tools and resources
Company
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.02MKey Investors
National Peanut BoardAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGRAMMY Museum
2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Professor
Henry Bienen
Interim President
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