Business Systems Analyst

Kansas State University Foundation; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Company paid HSA contributions

403(b) retirement plan with company 10

Paid holidays and vacation

Wellness and personal leave

Tuition and certification assistance

Annual wellness reimbursement $300

Flexible environment

Job summary

Kansas State University Foundation is seeking a Business Systems Analyst to help colleagues work more efficiently by evaluating business processes and implementing practical technology solutions that deliver results. This highly collaborative role partners with departments to understand needs, propose automation, and drive measurable improvements across systems.

Success in this role requires a mix of technical aptitude, problem-solving, and a service-oriented mindset, with curiosity to identify

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in information technology or related field or relevant technical certifications.
• 3+ years of full-time experience in business process analysis or related technology functions.
• Experience designing, configuring, scripting, or implementing technology solutions that automate processes.
• Experience gathering requirements and implementing solutions that improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business processes and recommend solutions that improve operational effectiveness and user experience.
• Design, implement, and optimize workflows, automation, AI-enabled solutions, and business systems to reduce manual effort.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to increase productivity and streamline operations.
• Support and continuously improve enterprise applications and productivity tools through projects and enhancements.
• Promote responsible adoption of technology, automation, and AI while ensuring security, privacy, and governance.

Skills

Business process analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Associate's degree in IT or related field

Bachelor's degree in information systems or related field

Tools

Microsoft Power Automate

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

AI-enabled tools (Copilot, generative AI)

Job description

• Competitive health, dental, life insurance, plus voluntary benefits including company paid HSA contributions


• 403(b) retirement plan with 10% company contribution


• Paid leave for holidays, vacation, wellness, personal, parental, and volunteer


• Tuition and certification assistance and a $300 annual reimbursement wellness program


• A work environment that embraces flexibility inside of a framework


• Mission-driven work that changes the lives of people around the world

Technology, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming how organizations work. As a Business Systems Analyst, you will play a key role in helping colleagues across the Foundation work more efficiently by evaluating business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing practical technology solutions that drive results. This highly collaborative, stakeholder-facing role partners with departments throughout the organization to understand business needs, recommend solutions, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Success in this position requires a combination of technical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and a service-oriented mindset, along with the intrinsic curiosity to question existing processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and recognize when automation, AI, or technology solutions can create greater efficiency and impact.

What You'll Do:

• Analyze business processes and recommend solutions that improve operational effectiveness and user experience.


• Design, implement, and optimize workflows, automation, AI-enabled solutions, and business systems that reduce manual effort.


• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify practical opportunities to increase productivity and streamline operations.


• Support and continuously improve enterprise applications, productivity tools, and business systems through projects, enhancements, and support requests.


• Promote the responsible adoption of technology, automation, and AI while maintaining security, privacy, and governance standards.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in information technology or related field, or relevant technical certifications


• 3+ years of full-time experience in business process analysis, business systems support, application development, or related technology functions


• Experience designing, configuring, scripting, or implementing technology solutions that automate processes and solve operational challenges


• Experience gathering requirements and implementing solutions that improve efficiency and business outcomes


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder relationship-building skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field


• Relevant certifications in Microsoft 365, Power Platform, business analysis, data analytics, or business process improvement


• Experience designing, implementing, or supporting workflow automation, reporting, analytics, and enterprise productivity solutions using Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, or similar technologies


• Experience evaluating, implementing, or supporting emerging technologies and data solutions, including AI-enabled tools, Microsoft Copilot, generative AI, custom GPTs, SQL, business intelligence platforms, data integration, governance practices, or data warehousing concepts

If you're a curious, innovative Business Systems Analyst who enjoys combining technology, automation, and business partnership to create meaningful improvements, we encourage you to apply. As a Business Systems Analyst, you'll have the opportunity to help shape how work gets done while driving lasting organizational impact.