Enterprise Application Analyst I

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 postimplementation support of systems; and providing support for the systems development life cycle. Note:
The University will not provide immigration assistance for this position.

Position Type:
Staff

Required Education

Associate’s degree in a related IT field.
The requirements listed are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which
provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Equivalency for education is two years of full-time related work
experience equals one year of education.

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
Experience writing reports

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.
* Capable of handling multiple projects at once and can work well with a
team of both IT and functional users.
* 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.
* 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 backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic and
life experiences.
* 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

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach
a copy of unofficial transcript of Associate’s degree if applicable. If you do not have a transcript, please write a justification
explaining how your work experience is equivalent to the required education and attach that justification in lieu of the transcript.
Transcripts must include Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. The individual hired will be required to
submit an official transcript (if applicable).

Initial Application Review Date: February 16,
2026

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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