Business and Reporting Analyst
Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager Systems and Reporting in the Office of the Registrar (OTR) theBusiness and Reporting Analyst plays a key role in enabling datadriven decisionmaking operational excellence and system modernization across the Registrars portfolio. Operating at the intersection of analytics business analysis and academic systems innovation this role supports both daytoday operations and longerterm transformation initiatives.
A major focus of the position is operational reporting and analytics including stewardship and enhancement of Power BI dashboards and Argos reports. Working closely with OTR leaders and functional teams - such as Admissions Learner Progression Contact Centre and Student Financial Account - the Business Analyst translates operational and strategic needs into actionable insights realtime reporting and data assets that support planning monitoring and continuous improvement.
As a generalist business analyst the role also supports registrarial operations enterprise student systems and integrations through requirements gathering process analysis and solution delivery in collaboration with ITS vendors and institutional addition the position contributes to Curriculum and Program Planning (CAPP) helping design and deliver capabilities that support academic planning and downstream student systems.
How youll contribute
Lead the ongoing development maintenance and enhancement of existing and future OTR operational Power BI Dashboardsensuring accuracy usability and alignment with strategic priorities and enabling data-driven in-the-moment decisionmaking.
Partner with OTR leaders and functional teams to gather reporting requirements translate business questions into data specifications and prioritize reporting needs.
Conduct data analysis validation and quality checks to ensure reporting outputs are reliable and fit for decision-making.
Design build and support Argos reports and data blocks including enhancements to existing reporting and development of new operational and ad-hoc reports.
Support ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests for operational planning and governance purposes.
Identify opportunities to streamline standardize or retire reports to reduce duplication and improve clarity.
Contribute to advancing data literacy within OTR by documenting reports defining metrics and supporting interpretation of insights.
Collaborate with business owners to investigate operational challenges and opportunities documenting current state and future state business processes.
Gather requirements perform analysis and generate/update documentation for system enhancements integrations and process redesign initiatives.
Support the configuration enhancement and ongoing use of Ellucian Banner and related systems and interfaces used within OTR.
Play a key role in Banner upgrades including review of release notes fit-gap analysis testing coordination and impact assessment.
Perform functional and system testing for new solutions upgrades and defect resolution to ensure system integrity and usability.
Support change management activities including development of documentation job aids and training materials for staff.
Provide input into OTR technology and systems planning informed by operational needs and emerging opportunities.
Partner with the Curriculum Controls team to investigate requirements and develop roadmap for Curriculum and Program Planning (CAPP) updates.
Analyze academic planning and curriculum workflows to identify opportunities for system support automation or redesign.
Participate in the configuration build or enhancement of CAPP solutions in alignment with institutional standards and governance.
Assess impacts of CAPP design decisions on downstream systems data and reporting particularly within Banner and related integrations.
Support testing validation and refinement of CAPP functionality in collaboration with functional and technical stakeholders.
Document processes assumptions and decisions to support sustainability and knowledge transfer.
Contribute to continuous improvement of curriculum and program data quality and system alignment.
What you bring
- Post-secondary degree or diploma preferably in Information Systems Technology Business Analysis or Business Process design
- 5 or more years direct experience with enterprise resource planning systems student information systems maintenance and/or support for post-secondary educational institutions
- Data extraction manipulation and reporting experience with SQL and reporting or data analytics applications such PowerBI Tableau and/or Argos
- Strong relationship building and relationship management skills
- Proficient with database applications and effective use of relevant business systems and tools
- Strong communication skills and capable of explaining complex technical matters to nontechnical users
- Must be very detail oriented organized curious be able to prioritize and multi-task a variety of tasks
- Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Demonstrated familiarity with project management and change management principles
- Experience with data management business process improvement or software development an asset
- Experience with forms and report design principles.
- Functional experience with Ellucian Banner is an asset
- Experience with a variety of Office of the Registrar related software including functions related to advising call centre admissions learner records scheduling registration transfer articulation and/or enrollment reporting.
- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) offered by the IIBA or Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) designation offered by the PMI
- Microsoft Power BI certification (e.g. Power BI Data Analyst Associate) or equivalent training
Required Experience:
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About Company
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