IT Business Analyst

IT Analyst II

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is seeking an intermediate-level IT Business Analyst to join Application, Development, and Integrations, a unit within UFIT.
Employment with UFIT provides an excellent opportunity to work with other dedicated employees focused on understanding and interpreting the technological needs of the University of Florida’s innovative and inspirational community.

Application, Development, and Integrations maintains and operates the software that powers UF’s enterprise-wide computer systems, creating the technological foundation for the campus’ academic and administrative business functions.

Application, Development, and Integrations is looking for skilled IT business analysts who enjoy using their creative talents to produce business solutions that address the needs of the central student administrative units at UF.

Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:

• Assisting in crafting short and long-term business solutions for complex student system problems
• Eliciting requirements and documenting new and existing business processes, procedures, and setups
• Providing application support in a 24/7 environment
• Conducting impact analysis of enhancements, upgrades, and other system changes, including participating in Quality Control (testing) and Change Management life cycle
• Assisting in configuration setting maintenance and functional documentation

UF Information Technology comprises eight departments reporting to the Vice President and Chief Information Officer: Academic Technology; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. With established governance advisory committees and a set of well-defined, transparent processes aiding decision-making, UFIT strives to provide exceptional IT services in support of UF’s mission. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit  http://www.it.ufl.edu/vp-cio-office/strategic-plan/ .

Learn more about UFIT at https://it.ufl.edu/  and @GoGatorsUFIT.

The University of Florida (UF) is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university, with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 6th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2023 rankings) and 1st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer various programs, including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville .

Benefits

Full-time TEAMS employees will accrue vacation leave at a rate of 6.769 hours biweekly/22 days annually and sick leave at 4 hours biweekly/13 days annually. In addition, employees are eligible for ten paid holidays each year.

Vacation-accruing TEAMS employees are eligible for four personal leave days/32 hours per year, assuming full-time status, and are intended to give the flexibility to enable units to close from December 26 to 31, when possible, determined on a unit-by-unit basis.

In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.

Achieving a top-6 public university ranking means we prioritize employing and working with people with various experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives to discover new ways to leverage technology for teaching, learning, research, and the business needs of a comprehensive land-grant institution.

$70,000 – $80,000; commensurate based on education and experience. 

Associate’s degree and two years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills:

• Functional experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions or comparable enterprise student solutions in Higher Education
• Technical skills, including familiarity with Oracle/SQL and business analysis skills such as process analysis, requirements elicitations, and testing procedures.
• General technical skills/education, including Microsoft Office, Teams, and Visio
• Experience with Canvas, EMS, Ad Astra, Slate, CASHNet/Transact a plus
• Have good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, along with analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Be a self-starter requiring limited direct supervision in a busy multiple-priority environment

This position requires U.S. work authorization.

Applicants are required to submit the following with their application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume or CV
• Professional References (Minimum of 3)

The application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.