Business Systems Analyst 3 (On-site)

University of California Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California Merced invites applications for a Business Systems Analyst 3 to support the Division of Enrollment Management. Under the Chief of Staff, you will implement, support, optimize, and manage complex systems and applications that drive data-informed decisions across admissions, CRM, SIS, and reporting tools.

The role leads enhancements to admissions systems and CRM, coordinates with partners, tests new functionality, and supports implementation, working both independently

Responsibilities

• Implement, support, optimize, and manage complex systems and applications for Enrollment Management.
• Lead enhancements to admissions systems and CRM, including gathering requirements and coordinating with partners.
• Test new functionality and support implementation, working independently and with functional users.

Job description

Location

Merced

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Hiring Range

This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The salary range the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $90,000 - $95,000.

Job Closing Date

Initial applicant review will be on or around October 23, 2026. Posting may close any time after the review date.

This position is represented by the bargaining unit TX - Technical Professionals.

Remote/Hybrid eligibility: This position is fully on-site.

About UC Merced

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and one of the youngest universities to be designated an R1 research university. With approximately 9,100 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced is a smaller, more intimate campus compared to its sister campuses, while equipped and staffed as a cutting edge, 21st century research institution. With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships and a growing community in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.

Ranked in the top 30 among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and #1 for social mobility by the Wall Street Journal, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide world class educational opportunities to dynamic and enterprising students in the Valley and throughout the state. In partnership with UC San Francisco, UC Merced has launched a rigorous medical education program that will supply the Valley with culturally competent providers dedicated to improving local access to quality care. The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and is accelerating the continued economic development of the region.

About the Job

The Business Systems Analyst 3, under the general supervision of the Chief of Staff, is responsible for the implementation, support, optimization, and ongoing management of complex systems and applications that support the Division of Enrollment Management. This position regularly works on varied and complex assignments requiring the application of specialized business systems knowledge, technical expertise, and sound judgment to analyze needs, design solutions, improve processes, and support data-informed decision-making across multiple functional areas.

The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert and serves as a lead on projects involving enrollment management systems, specifically admissions systems, the Customer Relationship Management system, student information systems, reporting tools, data warehouse resources, and related technology platforms. The Business Systems Analyst 3 leads and supports enhancements to admissions systems and the CRM, including identifying improvement opportunities, gathering and translating business requirements, coordinating with functional and technical partners, testing new functionality, and supporting implementation. The incumbent works independently and collaboratively with functional users