Rice University · 8 hours ago
Systems Analyst
6100 Main St, Houston, TX, 77005, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expRice University is a prestigious institution located in Houston, Texas, known for its commitment to academic excellence and community values. The Systems Analyst will support the alumni/development system and related applications, collaborating with users to develop queries, reports, and integrations to enhance business processes.
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Responsibilities
Builds ad hoc queries, reports and business processes using standard Blackbaud CRM features/functionality
Builds custom business process and data integrations using SQL
Supports system users with issues, new requests and system upgrades
Collaborates with team members and individuals across the Development and Alumni Relations division to develop best practices, re-usable objects and effective documentation
Analyzes and documents user needs, existing and new policies, processes, procedures and operational methods to consider possible improvements to new and existing systems
Utilizes elicitation techniques to understand business processes and translate into system requirements and/or development of systems solutions
Defines and documents business requirements, technical specifications and test cases for system developments
May include the writing of all or a portion of functional and technical specifications
Coordinates with business and technology teams, ascertaining system requirements, such as program functions, output requirements, input data acquisition, and system techniques and controls
Problem solves in areas such as system design, input/output requirements and procedural flow between departments and/or business systems
Performs configuration of enterprise application software
Performs testing of new systems, upgrades and patching of existing systems
Plans, conducts and documents results of testing
Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field
Three or more (3+) years of related experience in application administration and support, including experience utilizing SQL and related SQL management tools and related SQL management tools (SSMS, SSAS, SSIS and SSRS)
Preferred
Four or more years of related experience in application software support
Programming experience utilizing SQL and related SQL tools, and report development tools using SSRS, PowerBI and/or Tableau
C# programming experience
Experience developing business intelligence solutions
Experience building SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) packages
Experience with project management methodologies
Experience with REST APIs
Experience with alumni/development database systems, preferably Blackbaud CRM
Experience in non-profit or higher education setting
Thorough understanding and working knowledge of alumni relations and/or fundraising
Excellent organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
High levels of overall organization, accuracy and time management
Goal oriented with the ability to prioritize a heavy workload
Willingness to take charge of assignments and follow through with minimal supervision
Ability to work with high level of confidentiality
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Company
Rice University
Rice University is a private research university that focuses on providing undergraduate education services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (81)
2023 (71)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$80.9MKey Investors
National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthUS Department of Energy
2024-09-19Grant
2024-08-13Grant· $18M
2023-07-27Grant
Leadership Team
Ken Medlock
James A Baker III and Susan G Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics
Kyle Judah
Executive Director, Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Lilie)
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