Business Analyst - Research Administration

Penn State University; University Park (TX); Remote; USD 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in higher education is seeking a Business Analyst to enhance organizational performance through collaboration and process improvement. This role offers the opportunity for remote work, a generous salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an ideal step for professionals looking to grow in the research administration field.

Benefits

75% tuition discount for employees and family

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
• Strong understanding of research lifecycle or compliance.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders for business requirements analysis.
• Model current business functions through visual diagrams.
• Provide regular updates and prepare reports for committees.

Skills

Relationship-building

Facilitation skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Azure Dev Ops

MIRO

LucidChart

Visio

Power BI

Job description

Employer Industry: Higher Education Research Administration

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $102,300.00
- Generous 75% tuition discount for employees, spouses, and children
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Opportunity for remote work within the U.S. with occasional travel
- Supportive work environment aimed at enhancing organizational excellence
- Potential for professional growth within the research administration field

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze critical business requirements
- Define, document, and model current business functions through visual diagrams and process maps
- Analyze and model business processes to identify gaps and improvement opportunities
- Prioritize tasks and projects, design improved business solutions, and manage change
- Provide regular updates to project managers and leadership, preparing reports for committees

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong relationship-building and facilitation skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team, managing deadlines and priorities
- Understanding of the research lifecycle, research administration, or research compliance
- Experience with electronic management systems and administrative information systems

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience or certification in process improvement, agile, or project management methodologies
- Proficiency with Azure Dev Ops, mapping tools (MIRO, LucidChart, Visio), and Power BI
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, including Power Apps and Power Query

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