Business Systems Analyst Sr., ERP (Financial Aid)

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cincinnati seeks a Sr. Business Systems Analyst to design, analyze, and support ERP solutions focused on Financial Aid.

This full-time, on-site role in Cincinnati, OH, collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, configure ERP modules, test functionalities, and resolve issues to improve workflows and data integrity. You will contribute to planning, training, and continuous improvements to enhance system efficiency and regulatory compliance within higher

Qualifications

• Strong Business Systems Analysis and Systems Analysis skills for ERP and financial aid-related processes.
• Solid Business Analysis and Business Requirements skills for gathering, documenting, and translating needs into effective system solutions.
• Advanced Analytical Skills for problem-solving, data validation, and performance assessment.
• Bachelor's degree in information systems, business, computer science, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience working with ERP systems in higher education, preferably with financial aid modules or student information systems.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with SQL, reporting tools, and testing methodologies is beneficial.
• Commitment to continuous learning, process improvement, and adherence to regulatory and institutional policies.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements for ERP-related financial aid processes.
• Perform systems analysis, configure and test ERP functionalities, and troubleshoot issues with functional and technical teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve workflows, ensure data integrity, and optimize reporting and compliance.
• Contribute to project planning, user training, and continuous improvement to enhance system efficiency and user experience.

Job description

Company Description

The University of Cincinnati (UC) is an urban, public, research university founded in 1819, recognized as a top 5 university for cooperative education and internships. UC combines academic excellence with extensive real-world learning opportunities, supporting student success across diverse disciplines. The institution has a long history of impactful innovation, including the first cooperative education program and key medical breakthroughs such as the oral polio vaccine. Each year, UC graduates nearly 10,000 students and maintains a global network of more than 300,000 alumni. As the largest employer in the Cincinnati region, UC generates an economic impact of more than $4.2 billion and offers a wide range of professional growth opportunities.

Role Description

The Business Systems Analyst Sr., ERP (Financial Aid) is a full-time, on-site role based in Cincinnati, OH. This position focuses on analyzing, designing, and supporting ERP solutions related to financial aid processes and operations. Day-to-day responsibilities include gathering and documenting business requirements, performing systems analysis, configuring and testing ERP functionalities, and troubleshooting system issues in collaboration with functional and technical teams. The role involves partnering with stakeholders to improve workflows, ensure data integrity, and optimize financial aid-related reporting and compliance. The analyst will also contribute to project planning, user training, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system efficiency and user experience.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Business Systems Analysis and Systems Analysis skills for ERP and financial aid-related processes.
• Candidates should possess solid Business Analysis and Business Requirements skills for gathering, documenting, and translating needs into effective system solutions.
• Candidates should possess advanced Analytical Skills for problem-solving, data validation, and performance assessment.
• Bachelor's degree in information systems, business, computer science, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience working with ERP systems in higher education, preferably with financial aid modules or student information systems.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with SQL, reporting tools, and testing methodologies is beneficial.
• Commitment to continuous learning, process improvement, and adherence to regulatory and institutional policies.