Job Summary:

Responsible for the management of business analysis for all administrative business units. Responsible for the hiring and management of business analysts serving as the primary liaison between the campus community business units related third parties and the IT organization to provide business process solutions to meet departmental and institutional needs. Lead the analysis of

business unit operations and functions to identify gaps and deficiencies with unit or institutional processes and evaluate

recommend implement and support solutions used to automate or improve processes and functions. Supervise assigned staff while providing direction for work activities and communicate with the University community affected by enterprise applications.

Essential Functions:

60 70 Establish and enforce standards for business process analysis and specification development. Monitor the lifecycle of key projects and intervene as in the management of vendor relationships act as a liaison with key the planning and direct efforts in the redesign analysis development implementation and support of business processes and systems for institutions business units. Lead business process reengineering teams for complex business process liaison between business units and information technology staff for technology solutions and process improvement efforts in support of the business status updates reports and presentation to all relevant stakeholders.

15 20%Overall leader for Business Analysis team defining assignments priorities and managing work efforts of goals mentor train and measure performance of team.

15 20 Prepare testing plans and design and maintain test scripts for the processes and systems that are supported. Conduct testing in support of upgrades and enhancements applied to supported systems. Maintain system configurations.

Required Qualifications: Requires a relevant Bachelors Degree. Requires a minimum of 6 years experience of business or systems analysis and process improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in defining and eliciting business requirements and testing. Basic knowledge in defining and documenting business processes. An understanding of current general information technology concepts theories trends and systems. Requires a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience preferably with a team of business analysts. Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively conduct presentations is required. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required. Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees. Ability to adapt to and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously as well as shifting priorities demands and timelines. Experience in process improvement and change management processes. Ability to meet deadlines and work within and across teams.

Application Instructions:In order to be considered for this position please completethe online application and attach your resume.

Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin on April 30 2025.

Compensation: The compensation for thisposition is commensurate with experience.

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State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.