Business Analyst

James Madison University, United States

Updated: about 2 years ago
Location: Harrisonburg, VIRGINIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Working Title Business Analyst
Position Number 0609
Posting Number S2471
State Role Title Information Technology Specialist II
Position Type Classified
Position Status Full Time
FLSA Status Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime
College/Division Information Technology
Department 100328 - Information Technology
Pay Band 5
Pay Rate Pay Range
Specify Range or Amount $58,000 - $62,000
Is this a JMU Only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No

General Information
The Business Analyst provides quality functional and technical support to assist end users with their use of software applications and business systems. Demonstrated success in building meaningful and productive relationships with managers, peers, and customers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Partner with the user community to analyze existing business processes and identify areas for process improvement.
  • Partner with the user community to identify, analyze and communicate new business / data requirements.
  • Produce, with the user community, functional and technical requirement specifications. Perform research, in conjunction with Information Systems personnel, to produce design documents.
  • Develop, document and perform system, integration, and user acceptance tests.
  • Support/perform development, documentation, implementation and support of projects related to information systems and data governance.
  • Provide support to customers.
  • Collect and document current state of data processes being followed in different business units for further analysis
  • Contribute to identification and execution of continuous improvement opportunities
Qualifications
Required:
  • Demonstrated change management concepts and strategies including excellent communication skills
  • Ability to articulate vision of transformation efforts and a sense of mission
  • Willingness to promote change and provide direction
  • Excellent analysis and project management skills
  • Proven ability to break down complex problems and projects into manageable goals
  • Excellent writing skills, with the ability to create clear requirements, specifications and documentation
  • Effectiveness in building trust, respect and cooperation among teams


Preferred:
  • Minimum of 1-3 years of business analysis experience with data analysis, large-scale data or project management experience
  • Bachelors Degree in a related discipline
  • Higher Education experience
Condition(s) of Employment
Per the Governor’s Executive Directive #18, new JMU employees upon hire must disclose to the University Health Center their COVID-19 vaccination status. Unvaccinated employees are required to be tested weekly. 
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check. 
 
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Posting Date 12/01/2021
Beginning Review Date 12/07/2021
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Proposed Starting Date
EEO Statement
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. 
 
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. 
 
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or [email protected] . You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report
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The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters of importance related to security and safety. The report includes statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. 
 
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire safety information. 
 
The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses; Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically http://www.jmu.edu/publicsafety/clerycompliance/2018Annual-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report.shtml 
 
You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (540)568-6769/6913.
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