California State University, Stanislaus · 10 hours ago
Business Systems Analyst II
California State University Stanislaus is seeking a Business Systems Analyst II for its Financial Services department. The role involves analyzing data, processes, and systems to provide actionable insights and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve and implement processes and systems.
Education
Responsibilities
Leads less complex business systems analysis projects
Creates project documents that include defining strategy, resources, and timeframes as well as functional requirements and process flows
Prepares and delivers reports and presentations to communicate project progress and findings, as requested
Coordinates project efforts and communications with internal and external stakeholders such as the Chancellor’s Office CMS team, Information Technology, and other university departments on system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and enhancements related to financial and administrative systems
Supports testing, rollout, and stabilization phases to ensure project deliverables meet operational and reporting needs
Collaborates with IT design teams and stakeholders to analyze and interpret business systems needs and challenges and to identify the scope and impact of business problems
Evaluates existing systems and technologies to identify gaps and areas for improvement
Translates business/technical requirements into functional specifications
Develops and implements strategies to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency
Conducts feasibility studies and recommends process or system improvements based on evaluation of alternative solutions and user needs
Performs analysis and troubleshooting of system configuration, data integrity, and integration issues across business applications
Coordinates with technical staff and vendors to ensure issues are resolved and system performance is optimized
Creates comprehensive documentation including updated processes and procedures, business requirements, and user manuals
Provides guidance, technical support, and training to ensure successful implementation of systems and system upgrades
Prepares and maintains technical documentation such as configuration changes, test results, implementation steps, and system access roles
Serves as a functional and technical liaison with software vendors and Information Technology staff on system specifications, upgrades, and problem resolution
Develops reports, dashboards, and visualizations to support Financial Services operations and decision-making
Performs data validation and sanitation to ensure quality, accuracy, and relevancy of system architecture
Designs user acceptance testing and conducts quality testing. Provides lead work direction and training to other technical and administrative staff
Develops dashboards and visualizations to present data findings to stakeholders
Assists with the installation, testing, and maintenance of financial systems and reporting tools
Maintains user access roles and security permissions and coordinates updates and patches
Monitors system performance and data integrity in collaboration with Information Technology and vendors
May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards
At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas within department as needed
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, a logical assignment to this classification, or if it involves performing duties of a lower-level classification as required
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field
Two (2) years of relevant experience
Preferred
Prior experience in a CSU or higher education setting
Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Accounting Information Systems, or Finance Information Systems
Experience supporting or configuring PeopleSoft Finance, Student Financials, or HR/Labor Cost Distribution modules
Experience managing data integrations or file exchanges between enterprise financial systems
Experience developing financial dashboards or data visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools
Experience administering user roles, permissions, or security access in enterprise systems
Experience working with financial processes such as accounting, procurement, or travel in a higher-education setting
Benefits
Outstanding vacation
Health, dental, and vision plans
A fee waiver education program
Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
15 paid holidays a year
Company
California State University, Stanislaus
California State University, Stanislaus is a public university in Turlock, California.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-12-11
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