McKendree University
Location
Lebanon, IL | United States
Job description
McKendree University welcomes applications for the position of IT Systems Analyst located at its Lebanon, IL campus. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position.
The IT Systems Analyst acts as a primary liaison with university departments, Information Technology (IT) and external vendors to define the best solutions to drive operational efficiencies and meet the strategic goals of the university.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Create and customize reports using SQL queries to extract and analyze data for reporting purposes or business processes.
· Collaborates with other university departments to identify and optimize system applications and processes within the SIS and other.
· Research and make recommendations on the selection of strategic technologies to optimize university processes.
· Assists with the process of recommendations to system applications and processes to promote positive outcomes.
· Determine and propose solutions to related matters and communicates the information to the appropriate university departments, external stakeholders or software vendors, as appropriate.
· Collaborates with other university departments to understand the needs and define and make recommendations for the executions of how technologies should be utilized to meet the needs of the university.
· Manages projects by utilizing project management and software development methodologies and artifacts, as appropriate, for successful outcomes.
· Leads system(s) requirements definition and validation activities for system initiatives to enhance business processes of the institution.
· Consults with the department on the execution of testing procedures and other processes to improve the overall quality of technologies used.
· Oversees system related problem management by partnering with IT staff to develop and support resolutions.
· Translate business requirements into structured systems design using appropriate design methodologies.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or MIS, or equivalent education and work experience.
· 2 years of Enterprise level database management experience.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
· Strong written and oral communication skills.
· Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
· Knowledge of PostGresSQL and MS SQL Server database administration.
· Experience with SQL-Based Reporting tools.
· Working knowledge of ERP or SIS administrative systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· 2 years of relevant experience.
· Demonstrated skills in customer service, verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, teamwork/collaboration, time management, problem solving and independent task completion.
· Knowledge and understanding of higher education organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures.
WORK HOURS/CONDITIONS :
Office environment; 40 hours per week; normally 8:00am-5:00pm; some evening and weekend work required.
McKendree University, Illinois’ first and finest, is a private university in Lebanon, IL, just 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis, home of the 11-time World Series champs (St. Louis Cardinals) and the 2019 Stanley Cup winner (St. Louis Blues). St. Louis also boasts a wonderful zoo, a first-rate botanical garden, a vibrant art scene (both performing and visual), and a plethora of top-notch restaurants.
Interviews will begin immediately. Qualified candidates should complete and submit the McKendree Employment Application and send a letter of interest referencing job #ITS17 with a resume/CV and contact information for three professional references to the Director of Human Resources at [email protected].
McKendree is an ADA/EEO/Vet/Disabled employer committed to enhancing the cultural and gender diversity of the campus. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
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Work Location: In person
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