Midwestern University · 2 weeks ago
Business Systems Analyst- Business Services
Downers Grove, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expMidwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The Business Systems Analyst is responsible for the administration, analysis, and continuous improvement of the University’s enterprise business systems, partnering closely with various stakeholders to enhance operations and ensure optimal system performance.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Collaborate with key stakeholders (Business Services, IT, and campus departments) to document business requirements, evaluate processes, and recommend configuration or workflow enhancements
Serve as a primary application expert and liaison among end users, functional groups, and technical teams to ensure consistent system use and best practices
Provide ongoing administration and support for enterprise business systems including implementation activities, testing, upgrades, and new feature rollouts
Stay current with upcoming functionality by participating in vendor webinars, user groups, and release briefings; assess potential impact on University operations
Develop and deliver end-user training materials and sessions for both new features and ongoing process reinforcement
Provide day-to-day support for users’ functional and procedural questions related to processes and integrations
Partner with IT and ERP teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical or integration issues in a timely manner
Monitor user feedback and coordinate issue resolution to meet project commitments and continuous improvement objectives
Maintain user access, approval workflows, and system configurations in alignment with University policies and governance standards
Track and report system utilization metrics; identify and implement strategies to increase adoption and efficiency
Coordinate with suppliers to onboard vendors into the eProcurement system, maintain accurate catalog content, and ensure compliance with procurement standards
Engage in professional development to remain informed about emerging technologies, product enhancements, and higher education best practices
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, presenting technical or procedural information clearly and concisely
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; preference for a degree in Business, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in procurement, accounting, finance, or business systems administration
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access) required
Experience administering or supporting enterprise-level business systems and working with structured data management practices
Familiarity with XML interface management (non-coding) and basic understanding of how data moves between integrated systems
Awareness of automation tools, process optimization, and generative AI concepts relevant to procurement and business operations
Intermediate skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Intermediate skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Basic skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs
Preferred
Experience with Jaggaer or other eProcurement systems preferred; experience with ERP systems supporting higher education and healthcare (such as Banner, Oracle, or Workday) preferred
Prior knowledge of IBM Cognos and Epic a plus
Experience with Jaggaer, Concur, or other procurement and financial platforms strongly desired
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Life insurance
Short/long term disability
Pet insurance
Flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account
Competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days
403(b) retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Child care subsidy reimbursement program
Identity theft protection
Employee assistance program
Wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility
Company
Midwestern University
Founded in 1900, Midwestern University is a not-for-profit graduate institution of higher education offering degrees in the health sciences on two campuses.
1001-5000 employees
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