Business Analyst
Job Description
Position Number:
126899Title:
AnalystFunctional Title:
Business AnalystCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.00Unit:
VPF-CON-Student Financial Services & CashieringCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Analyst is responsible for a variety of tasks for the Student Financial Services & Cashiering (SFSC) senior management team including operational business process analysis, student account analysis and management, tuition and fee assessment, and data retrieval with appropriate analysis. Development and maintenance of business reports including the fulfillment of ad-hoc requests, and primary involvement in projects and documentation related to the University Workday solution implementations. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Student Financial Services & Cashiering and will play an integral role in planning and implementation of Workday Student.
The Analyst will ensure tuition and fees are accurately documented and reflected in the Course Charge Processor (CCP), as approved by the Finance Committee and Provost, and ensure the CCP output is accurately reflected once loaded to the Student Account Receivable (SAR) System. The Analyst will develop and maintain system and functional requirements, analysis, design, and programming requirements for the CCP in its current form and collaborate with the Division of IT (DivIT) on the translation of this program, when needed. Will provide subject matter expertise to the Student Financial Services & Cashiering senior management team and DivIT on the reengineering of the process in Workday Student System.
The Analyst will develop and maintain management reports and fulfill ad-hoc report requests that support the Associate Controller, Associate Director, and Assistant Directors of the Student Financial Services and Cashiering leadership team. Reports include SAR, KFS, Workday Student, and Workday Finance reports (in the future implementation replacements for SAR and KFS systems) that support reconciliation, track tuition differentials, and analyze the receivable. Develop databases to support customer service functions and provide staff training to utilize the database systems. Support system access and security, and regulatory reporting of SAR information.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, information science or related field.
Experience:
- 2 – 5 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
- A functional understanding of business process flows, Lucid charts or other equivalent charting tools, experience with materialized views (Oracle), complex queries (SQL), and data warehouse manipulation.
- Experience with data visualization packages.
- Experience with MS Excel for data management and analysis.
- Adept with technical analysis and solutions based problem-solving.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience analyzing business processes, documenting procedures, and developing reports.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Experience with large system implementations and/or projects.
- Experience with Workday or ERP general cloud computing. Understanding of data tables and data warehouses for collecting and reviewing data fields.
- Experience in process maps using flowcharts, diagrams, or other visual representations to depict the step-by-step workflow of the process.
- Professional exposure in a Higher Education Setting.
Additional Information:
This position does not provide sponsorship for Visas.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Normal office environment with extensive computer use. Must be able to clearly read computer screen, and type, for extended periods. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling common office items such as supplies, files and documented materials.
Posting Date:
03/27/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
04/12/2024Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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