Business Systems Analyst II

This positions responsibilities are carried out under general supervision. The incumbent is responsible for analyzing data processes and systems providing actionable insights and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve and implement processes and systems. Applies acquired business system analysis skills policies and procedures to support or complete projects of moderate technical scope and complexity. Works independently on most day-to-day assignments with general supervision on new assignments or projects to ensure alignment with objectives. Responsible for researching user issues and independently resolving a wide range of technical problems designing and developing dashboards and reports and providing project management for the development and customization of technology-based solutions.

• Leads less complex business systems analysis projects.
• Creates project documents that include defining strategy resources and timeframes as well as functional requirements and process flows.
• Prepares and delivers reports and presentations to communicate project progress and findings as requested.
• Coordinates project efforts and communications with internal and external stakeholders such as the Chancellors Office CMS team Information Technology and other university departments on system implementations upgrades integrations and enhancements related to financial and administrative systems.
• Supports testing rollout and stabilization phases to ensure project deliverables meet operational and reporting needs.
• Collaborates with IT design teams and stakeholders to analyze and interpret business systems needs and challenges and to identify the scope and impact of business problems.
• Evaluates existing systems and technologies to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
• Translates business/technical requirements into functional specifications.
• Develops and implements strategies to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
• Conducts feasibility studies and recommends process or system improvements based on evaluation of alternative solutions and user needs.
• Performs analysis and troubleshooting of system configuration data integrity and integration issues across business applications.
• Coordinates with technical staff and vendors to ensure issues are resolved and system performance is optimized.
• Creates comprehensive documentation including updated processes and procedures business requirements and user manuals.
• Provides guidance technical support and training to ensure successful implementation of systems and system upgrades.
• Prepares and maintains technical documentation such as configuration changes test results implementation steps and system access roles.
• Serves as a functional and technical liaison with software vendors and Information Technology staff on system specifications upgrades and problem resolution.
• Develops reports dashboards and visualizations to support Financial Services operations and decision-making.
• Performs data validation and sanitation to ensure quality accuracy and relevancy of system architecture.
• Designs user acceptance testing and conducts quality testing. Provides lead work direction and training to other technical and administrative staff.
• Develops dashboards and visualizations to present data findings to stakeholders.
• Assists with the installation testing and maintenance of financial systems and reporting tools.
• Maintains user access roles and security permissions and coordinates updates and patches.
• Monitors system performance and data integrity in collaboration with Information Technology and vendors.
• May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development based on department and/or campus needs to stay current with industry standards.
• At the direction of appropriate administrator may provide support to other areas within department as needed.
• The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related a logical assignment to this classification or if it involves performing duties of a lower-level classification as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience:Two (2) years of relevant experience. (An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.)

• Prior experience in a CSU or higher education setting.
• Bachelors degree in Management Information Systems Accounting Information Systems or Finance Information Systems.
• Experience supporting or configuring PeopleSoft Finance Student Financials or HR/Labor Cost Distribution modules.
• Experience managing data integrations or file exchanges between enterprise financial systems.
• Experience developing financial dashboards or data visualizations using Power BI Tableau or similar tools.
• Experience administering user roles permissions or security access in enterprise systems.
• Experience working with financial processes such as accounting procurement or travel in a higher-education setting.

• Working knowledge of business systems analysis principles and practices as well as skill in diagnosing problems and determining system issues.
• Strong project planning and organizational skills to plan organize and manage multiple processes and projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to understand needs and priorities as well as to foster strong relationships and effective communication to ensure alignment and project success.
• Ability to work with and analyze complex data sets and create complex reports using database query language and analytical tools.
• Strong analytical skills in order to evaluate user and business needs as well as accurately interpret data to develop sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Proficiency in using applicable software applications and business systems.
• Knowledge of university and IT policies processes and procedures as well as data privacy regulations.
• Ability to provide lead work direction and training to others.

• May be required to work after hours weekends or holidays.

Applications will be processed in accordance with Article 9.3 of the CSU/CSUEU Memorandum of Understanding. Preference will be given to qualified individuals currently employed at CSU Stanislaus in bargaining units 2 5 7 and 9 except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet the best interest of the campus by obtaining specialized skills and abilities not available from current employees.

California State University Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors 16 masters programs 7 post-graduate credentials a doctorate in education and serves more than 10000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs laboratory sciences and performing arts.

Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation addition U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the Wests No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race religion color ancestry age disability genetic information gender gender identity gender expression marital status medical condition national origin sex sexual orientation covered veteran status or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised 7/21/17 as a condition of employment.

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The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.

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