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Job Description
Position Title:
Business Systems Analyst II Job Group:
Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience
Job Description:
Summary:
The Office of Student Information (OSI) is excited to announce an opening for a Business Systems Analyst II position. This position is focused on the entire Workday Student ecosystem related to the responsibilities of the Financials team, including responsibilities related to the Office of Student Financial Aid, Accounts Receivable and Finance. The successful candidate will analyze and execute work with a cross-functional lens to ensure configuration has considered all possible down-stream and cross-stream impacts.
Key responsibilities include:
Assists with the collection, analysis, testing and documentation of data to support student business operations and configuration. Performs the configuration of Workday to support the success of all stakeholder units. Performs support ticket resolution or escalation as needed. Executes continuous improvement efforts regarding policies and procedures, communication plans, and new processes to support stakeholder area success.
Additional information:
Hybrid work environment with remote and on campus duties. Core hours are M-F 8am-5pm with the option of 7:30am-4pm with appropriate coverage. We are looking for candidates that have a problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset with related experience in customer service, business systems analysis or related work (software development, network diagnostics, or solution design as examples) to show the execution of those skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Relevant professional certificate Student information system implementation or support experience; preferably Workday Student Project management experience Experience with business systems analysis or related work (software development, network diagnostics, solution design) Previous experience in a Financial Aid, Registrar's, or Bursar's office Demonstrated ability to engage internal and external stakeholders in a technical capacity Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: Resume/Curriculum Vitae Letter of Application/Cover Letter Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Please Note:
To receive full consideration, applications should be received by June 25, 2026. Why Choose Iowa State University? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or
Toll Free:
1-877-477-7485.
Appointment Type:
Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
June 30, 2028
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12
Month Work Period Time Type:
Full time
Pay Grade:
PS809
Original Posting Date:
June 16, 2026
Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
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Toll-Free:
(877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942. General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
