Business Analyst

Position
Business Analyst
Location US
Reporting Manager
Shift Timings 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (EST)
Key Responsibilities
  • Working with end users to understand business processes and then working to help end users become more efficient and effective utilizing the Banner® by Ellucian® ERP system.
  • Providing functional/technical assistance by responding to applicable inquiries regarding errors, problems or questions with programs.
  • Guiding in the formulation and coordination of an end-user training strategy, and when appropriate, developing and delivering such training.
  • Facilitating various business process reviews and application prototyping sessions as well as providing business process analysis and insight into best practice methodologies.
  • Providing project leadership for functional work groups enabling them to stay on time and on task.
  • Serving as cross-module integration project coordinator to assist in the resolution of cross-module issues.
  • Consulting with supervisors, systems analysts, business analysts and end users to develop functional design specifications.
  • Providing direction in developing testing methodology during upgrades and patch application; obtaining client signoff of efforts.
Required Experience:
  • Working knowledge of the Banner® by Ellucian® ERP functional/technical environment.
  • Knowledge in one or more of these specific Banner® functional areas is desired: Registration, Financial Aid, Human Resources, Finance, or Accounts Receivable.
  • ARGOS Reporting knowledge
  • Business Process Analysis and Improvement experience.
  • Ability to troubleshoot ERP issues and offer effective solutions quickly and accurately.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex and time sensitive projects simultaneously.
  • Strong evaluation / planning / decision making skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
  • Good customer relationship skills.
  • Good communication skills; verbal and written Ability to be flexible; quick learner; focused, detail oriented.
Desired Qualification:
  • In addition to Banner®, working knowledge of the other Ellucian® product functional/technical environments, such as CRM Recruit, CRM Advise, etc.
  • Experience with Banner® 9 extensibility for Administrative Pages and Self-Service, Ellucian® Ethos Integration, and Banner® or Ellucian® Workflow solutions
  • Capability of providing quality end-user consultation and support in one or more of these specific Banner® functional areas is desired: Registration, Financial Aid, Human Resources, Finance, or Accounts Receivable.