Job Description
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CORE JOB SUMMARY
Business Systems Analyst 3 collects detailed data and provides analysis to assist in the development of technology plans and strategies that enhance overall performance, reduce costs, and increase efficiencies. The Business Systems Analyst 3 analyzes established operations, systems, methods, practices, and procedures to evaluate their effectiveness and ultimately make recommendations for improvements. Additionally, the Business Systems Analyst 3 integrates people, equipment, facilities, and other resources to improve work results, operating efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity. This incumbent assists in the design, delivery, and improvement of in-house software applications, training programs, and related courseware.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Reviews, analyzes and triages application issues and cases. Creates and maintains detailed support documentation of ongoing projects, tests internal application releases, and performs periodic system maintenance.
2. Provides training for internal users.
3. Monitors system availability, working closely with system administrators and business systems analysts.
4. Recommends changes in development, maintenance, and system standards. Develops detailed action plan with goals and target dates and obtains necessary approvals.
5. Maintains ongoing communication and rapport with the management team regarding project activity.
6. Flowcharts existing processes versus improved flow. Prepares time and cost estimates for projects and proposals. Conducts research for best practice models and benchmarking.
7. Applies industrial and management engineering techniques, such as process designs, optimization models, forecasting methodologies, and chain management principles, to improve overall systems.
8. Analyzes existing flow of people, activities, and materials, employee work methods and utilization, policies and procedures, staffing levels, supervisory structure, space utilization, supply and demand optimization methods, forms, equipment, and computerized systems to design improved work systems.
9. Designs systems for production and inventory control in buying, storing, handling, and processing of materials and supplies. Designs facilities, management systems, and standard operating procedures.
10. Develops management control systems to aid in financial planning and cost analysis.
11. Improves productivity through the application of technology and human factors. Designs supply chain management standards across the university.
12. Conducts data collection to measure baseline versus improvement, before and after recommendations are implemented.
13. Creates formal presentations for projects and studies, including data collected, methodology used, results obtained, recommendations for improvement, and cost and savings involved.
14. Participates in continuing quality improvement activities.
15. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required
Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
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Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Staff