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Location:

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department:

54500 -

Enterprise Applications Advertised Salary:

$50,000 Benefits Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. Admin /

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N/A Term of Position:

12

Month At Will/Just Cause:

Just Cause Summary of Position Performs routine business analysis work. Work involves gathering, developing, and documenting user requirements; reviewing, assessing, and developing processes to support department-level functions; creating and validating automated reports and processes based on user input and testing; assisting with post-implementation support for systems; and providing support for the systems development life cycle. Works under moderate supervision and may supervise student employees. Capable of handling multiple projects at once and can work well with a team of both IT and functional users. The university is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Position Type:

Staff Required Education Associate's degree in a related IT field. Required Work Experience At least 6-12 months in a business analyst or similar position. Physical Demands Office Environment Bending Carrying Moving Sitting Lifting Pulling/Pushing Standing Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered Bachelor's degree in a related IT field Experience in Ellucian Banner Experience with WebFocus Experience with SQL Experience writing reports Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Gathers, analyzes, and documents user requirements, business processes, and problems to automate or improve existing systems.
• Elicits and documents business needs for new systems.
• Analyzes program policies and procedures to determine their effect on automated systems and system functional areas.
• Serves as a liaison by providing consultation, documentation, and direction to other areas regarding analysis, design, configuration, testing, and policy implementation within all systems.
• Develops and/or reviews complex system documents to convey business requirements and support efficient system design.
• Develops, documents, and revises system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
• Works on tasks including project or functional requirements, functional design, functional configuration, testing, and documentation.
• Writes complex code to load ERP information into third party applications and upon return via approved methods.
• Creates, diagnoses, and repairs application chain processes following guidelines and approved methods.
• Works with other Analysts for primary and backup functions of multiple processes and applications.
• Works closely with other functional areas to provide guidance and subject matter expertise in regard to their critical processes.
• Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically.
• Supports, promotes, and develops university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
• Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. Marginal Duties/Responsibilities
• Work closely with other IT staff at peak times for coverage of systems and services.
• Work closely with other IT staff to coordinate and schedule system onboarding, maintenance, and sunsetting of various systems.
• Lift, move and relocate computer network equipment.
• Assists in mapping business processes using basic mapping methodologies.
• Assists in making recommendations for the selection of technology solutions to align with business strategies.
• Assists in the design, development, and implementation of data reporting and business intelligence systems.
• Assists in the design, development, and implementation of third-party systems integrations into the university ERP solution.
• Provides basic procedural and technical guidance to functional areas regarding technology usage and management.
• Performs complex data analyses and reporting.
• Write complex queries and procedures in PL/SQL, requiring experience with relational databases.
• Write complex procedures using various university-approved methods for the purpose of transferring data securely.
• Works with other lead workers to facilitate technology needs in their respective areas to support the university's function.
• Works to stay current on technologies in the field of information technology, specifically in higher education.
• Attend conferences and report back key findings and initiatives seen amongst other vendors and industries.
• Assist with mentoring, teaching, and guiding student employees.
• Administers various hosted and onsite applications across various platforms to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Assists in developing, maintaining, and administering access management controls across the university for various systems with the intention provisioning and removal user accounts in a timely fashion for security. Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Unofficial Transcript 1 Special Instructions to Applicants Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of an unofficial transcript of Bachelor's degree in a related IT field. Transcript must include Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.

Initial Application Review Date:

May 26, 2026 Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes EEO Statement Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu . The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement . Click here to learn more about working at FSU and KCAD.