Enterprise Application Analyst 1

Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department: 54500 – Enterprise
Applications

Advertised Salary: $50,000

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
(health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

Admin / Admin Temp Benefit
Plans

FLSA: Exempt

Temporary/Continuing:
Continuing

Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time

Union Group: N/A

Term of
Position: 12 Month

At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause

Summary of Position

Performs routine business analysis work that involves; gathering, developing, and documenting user requirements; reviewing,
assessing, and developing processes to carry out department level functions; creating and validating automation and reports based on user
input and testing; assisting with post-implementation support of systems; and providing support for the systems development life
cycle.

Position Type: Staff

Required Education

Associate’s degree in a related IT
field

Required Work Experience

At least 6-12 months in a business analyst or similar
position

Physical Demands

• Office
  Environment
• Bending
• Carrying
• Moving
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Climbing
• Lifting
• Pullin
  g/Pushing
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered

Bachelor’s degree in a related IT field
Experience in Ellucian Banner
Experience with WebFocus
Experience with
SQL

Essential Duties/Responsibilities
* Gathers, analyzes, and documents user requirements, business processes,
and problems to automate or improve existing systems.
* Elicits and documents business needs for new systems.
* Analyzes program
policies and procedures to determine their effect on automated systems and system functional areas.
* Serves as a liaison by providing
consultation, documentation, and direction to other areas regarding analysis, design, configuration, testing, and policy implementation
within all systems.
* Develops and/or reviews complex system documents to convey business requirements and support efficient system
design.
* Develops, documents, and revises system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
* Works on tasks
including project or functional requirements, functional design, functional configuration, testing, and documentation.
* Writes complex
code to load ERP information into third party applications and upon return via approved methods.
* Creates, diagnoses, and repairs
application chain processes following guidelines and approved methods.
* Works with other Analysts for primary and backup functions of
multiple processes and applications.
* Works closely with other functional areas to provide guidance and subject matter expertise in
regard to their critical processes.
* Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual
similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically.
* Supports, promotes, and develops university
student enrollment and retention initiatives.
* Works under moderate supervision and may supervise student employees.
* Capable of
handling multiple projects at once and can work well with a team of both IT and functional users.
* Any other duties assigned within the
position classification area.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities
* Work closely with other IT staff at peak times
for coverage of systems and services.
* Work closely with other IT staff to coordinate and schedule system onboarding, maintenance, and
sunsetting of various systems.
* Lift, move and relocate computer network equipment.
* Other duties as assigned.

Skills
and Abilities
* Assists in mapping business processes using basic mapping methodologies.
* Assists in making recommendations
for the selection of technology solutions to align with business strategies.
* Assists in the design, development, and implementation of
data reporting and business intelligence systems.
* Assists in the design, development, and implementation of third party systems
integrations into university ERP solution.
* Provides basic procedural and technical guidance to functional areas regarding technology
usage and management.
* Performs complex data analyses and reporting.
* Write complex queries and procedures in PL/SQL, requires
experience with relational databases.
* Write complex procedures using various university approved methods for the purpose of
transferring data securely.
* Works with other lead workers to facilitate technology needs in their respective areas to support the
university function.
* Works to stay current on technologies in the field of information technology specifically in higher
education.
* Attend conferences and report back key findings and initiatives seen amongst other vendors and industries.
* Demonstrated
successful experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
* Assist with mentoring,
teaching, and guiding student employees.
* Administers various hosted and onsite applications across various platforms to ensure
confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
* Assists in developing, maintaining, and administering access management controls across
the university for various systems with the intention provisioning and removal user accounts in a timely fashion for
security.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript
  1

Optional Documents

Unofficial Transcript 2

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of an unofficial transcript of Associate’s degree in a related IT
field. Transcript must include Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit
an official transcript.

Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL): Attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Bachelor’s degree in a related
IT field, if applicable. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be
required

Initial Application Review Date: October 6, 2025

Open Until Position is Filled?:
Yes

EEO Statement

Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to
enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking
careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the
Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University
actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more
information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.

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