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Business Analyst
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Position Number: 5508366
Location: San Francisco, CA
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Business Analyst
University of San Francisco

R0005443
USF Hilltop Campus

Job Title:
Business Analyst

Job Summary:
Under the leadership of the Purchasing & Ancillary Services (PaAS) Director, the Business Analyst is responsible for owning and supporting procurement program deliverables. Specific areas of focus include: ownership of team assignments & rigorous documentation, diverse data analysis and reporting, defining or capturing new & revised product and business processes; setup & facilitation of meetings, event coordination, stakeholder communication and tasks as assigned in PaAS.

The Business Analyst will leverage their skills and knowledge of process evaluation methodologies, data analysis techniques, using supporting tools & systems. With strong emphasis on system data analysis, process standardization, documentation & training, the Business Analyst will independently own business process assessments, sometimes as a part of team projects, or under guidance by PaAS leadership.

USF seeks a self-motivated, personable, proactive individual for an excellent growth opportunity as Business Analyst in a higher education setting. The Business Analyst role reports to the PaAS e-Procurement Specialist.

Full Job Description:

Essential Job Responsibilities

Supports systems within the PaAS domain through knowledge of solutions, modules and operational procedures
Performs diverse data analysis, trend reporting; diagrams / charts creation for stakeholders
Prepares reports as required by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information
Contribute to operational improvements through business review, elicitation, and evaluating business input/output requirements and formats
Documents current & future processes constructing workflow visualization; studying system capabilities; writing specifications and operational procedures
Maintains training & reference material for users by writing or updating user documentation
Willingness to learn new technologies; independently administer technical solutions with guidance and supervision from e-Procurement Specialist
Prepare PaAS-related business transactions when required
Contributes to team goals by owning, driving & accomplishing collaborative results
Ability to work across teams, build consensus & facilitate business process workshops
Other duties as assigned

Requirements (knowledge, skills, abilities, education and experience)

Self-motivated to own and complete time-sensitive tasks, documentation & business process assessments
Strong critical thinking skills while maintaining objective analysis
An eagerness to learn, map & improve business processes; illustrating in tools such as Visio or Lucidchart
Degree in business, data science, IT or operations desirable; 3-5 years of similar experience considered

At least 2 years of relatable work experience; business or data analysis ownership of 6 months or longer preferred
Demonstrable skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and Google for Higher Education Suite (Google Docs, Gmail, Calendar, Sheets)
Intermediate to advanced skills in planning, analysis & process mapping required
Active listener with strong verbal & written communication skills
Ability to work in team environment & multi-task effectively
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Higher education experience advantageous
Tableau certification, Jaggaer, Banner or ERP systems knowledge desirable
PMI-PBA, IIBA CBAP, CCBA or ISM CPSM certifications a plus

Application Documents

Cover letter

Resume

Workflow diagram and writing sample

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time

Pay Rate:
Salary

Salary Range :
$62,400.00 to $91,032.00 annualized; commensurate with experience

To apply, visit https://usfca.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/USF_Staff/job/USF-Hilltop-Campus/Business-Analyst_R0005443.

The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the worlds most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco's first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a students passion for social justice and a desire to "Change the World From Here." For more information, visit http://www.usfca.edu.