Business Analyst II at University of Oregon Foundation

Eugene, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Technical Documentation, User Acceptance Testing, Communication, Collaboration, Detail-oriented, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Organizational Skills, Adaptability, Interpersonal Skills, Project Management, Analytical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Finance Knowledge

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Description SUMMARY: Business Analyst II (BAII) partners with the senior project manager to evaluate the business model and its integration with technology, analyzing and documenting business processes and systems, identifying and offering improvements and insights. The BAII identifies key information gaps and gathers required elements of a project. It is a multi-faceted position, conducting research and analysis, working collaboratively with a diverse group of teammates and stakeholders. This position requires analytical and creative thinking, knowledge of business/industry, resiliency to work and make decisions under pressure, and a desire to continue to learn and improve. BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS: Follows the principles of the Foundation’s core values: Trust Respect Integrity Commitment Motivated to value-add to the success of the Foundation Effective communicator Collaborative Dependable Detail-oriented Adaptable, receptive to change Teach through example and service Practice professional curiosity and desire to learn Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse constituency Maintain confidentiality Work safely ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lead discussions to develop and/or modify requirements, business design specifications, user training, and project documentation Facilitate requirements gathering with business users and technical team to capture process flows, requirements, use cases, and issues Translate business requirements to technical staff to ensure that requirements are incorporated into system design Translate technical specifications/requirements into user-friendly system documentation, guides, and end user resources Function as liaison between stakeholders, end users, and technical team throughout the lifecycle of projects, communicating changes to impacted systems and processes Assist users and stakeholders with understanding various tools and support processes Coordinate, perform, and document user acceptance testing of system modifications and solutions Provide meeting preparation and facilitation OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Present ideas and findings to teammates and stakeholders Perform other tasks as assigned at the direction of director of operations Maintain current understanding of industry standards, trends, and best practices through industry and other professional networks Engage in relevant continuing education Requirements COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE: Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 3-5 years of relevant work experience, solutions architecture, systems analysis, and business operations Direct experience and business knowledge of finance preferred Experience and business knowledge of fundraising preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software program Extremely organized with great attention to detail Excellent management skills with the ability to lead, facilitate, motivate, and organize Ability to adapt to change Excellent customer service skills Ability to learn quickly and to creatively solve new problems Ability to negotiate and settle differences quickly and peacefully Ability to function as a team player PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job is conducted in an office work environment, sitting most of the time Approximately 90% of this position’s duties require use of a computer Must be able to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally Some travel may be required

Responsibilities

The Business Analyst II will lead discussions to develop and modify business requirements and documentation while facilitating requirements gathering with users and technical teams. They will act as a liaison between stakeholders and technical teams throughout project lifecycles.