Functional Analyst

Bellevue University; Bellevue (NE); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bellevue University in Bellevue, NE seeks an experienced Functional Analyst to support the Student Accounts in the PeopleSoft Campus Solution. You will configure, maintain, and monitor tables for the Student Financials module and the TouchNet payment gateway.

You will troubleshoot issues, test upgrades, build basic reports, and ensure data integrity across departments. Collaboration and timely issue resolution are essential to success.

Formación

• Associate degree or four years of relevant work experience.
• Two years of accounts receivable experience or equivalent training.
• Strong knowledge of PeopleSoft Student Financials and related tools.
• Experience with TouchNet and payment processing is preferred.
• Ability to work nights/weekends from home during upgrades.

Responsabilidades

• Monitors pre/post-implementation problems and revisions.
• Configures and maintains Student Financials tables in PeopleSoft.
• Sets up billing calendars, due dates, term defaults, and fees.
• Processes 1098-T and interacts with TouchNet and 3C communications.
• Creates and maintains reports and metrics for management.
• Collaborates across departments to ensure module integration.
• Performs upgrade testing and production readiness.
• Maintains user access and security per rules.
• End of year activities and data archiving.

Conocimientos

PeopleSoft

TouchNet

SQL/Query

Excel

Reporting

Teamwork

Educación

Associate’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology or related field preferred, or four years of equivalent work experience.

Herramientas

PeopleSoft

TouchNet

ECSI

SQL Tools

Descripción del empleo

Student Accounts Regular Full-Time Full-Time Staff Bellevue, NE, US

Primary Summary:

The Student Accounts Functional Analyst is responsible for configuring, maintaining, and monitoring tables within PeopleSoft Campus Solution for the department to ensure system functionality for use so business objectives can be met. The analyst researches, troubleshoots systems errors and works with Technology Support for resolution. The Analyst tests and completes system upgrades, builds basic custom reports, runs reports, and archives data based on retention policies. The Analyst develops and maintains metrics to ensure objectives are met. Delays or errors in performing functions would have a significant impact to business operations and customers. The Analyst collaborates with other departments to troubleshoot their modules to ensure all modules are integrated correctly. Additionally, the Functional Analyst is the key contact when issues/problems occur with TouchNet, our Payment Gateway provider, troubleshooting issues and work with Workstation Support with installing software on desktops that process payments and makes updates to hardware (credit card readers).

Essential Functions:

• Monitors pre/post-implementation problems and revisions.
• Configures (Sets up) new tables and maintains and monitor various tables and data within the Student Financials module of PeopleSoft to ensure system in performing correctly. Functions include, but not limited to:
  • Sets up billing and due date calendars
  • Sets up adjustment calendars to ensure refunds are paid correctly
  • Sets up term, course, and transaction fees
  • Runs tuition calculation controls
  • Set up term defaults;
  • Item type setup; general ledger interface
  • Assigns applicable system security based on rules and role
  • Creates Payment Plans in PeopleSoft
  • Process 1098-T’s within the Peoplesoft system and third party provider ECSI.
  • Sets up Communications(3C)/maintains/updates as change occurs
  • Crates/Maintains Service Indicators and Student Groups.
  • Works with IT Business Analyst for updated equations as tuition increases
  • TouchNet Support
  • Maintains TouchNet Users including add and removing users.
  • Process End of Year activities
  • Sets up system for new initiatives
  • Create IQ Codes
  • Maintain IQ Code/Service Indicator automation
  • Runs daily departmental metric reports
• Identifies, researches, and troubleshoots systems errors and problems and coordinates with Technology Support for resolution.
• Collaborates with other departments to troubleshoot their modules to ensure all modules are integrated correctly.
• Performs upgrade functions and testing to ensure system readiness for production.
• Using the TEST Environment - all new processes are set up in TEST first to ensure working properly and then moved into production.
• Develops basic custom reports and run reports for management use.
• Keeps apprised of area of expertise and networks with the Higher Education User Group (HEUG) to identify new system opportunities.
• Functional lead for projects that impact the Student Financial Module
  • Payment Gateway/TouchNet
  • PeopleSoft maintenance/PeopleTools/System upgrades
• Identifies daily jobs that run within system that fail and troubleshoot, collaborate with Technical Support.
• Job requires nights/weekend work from home when new upgrades for PeopleSoft/TouchNet etc. are installed for testing before/after it is moved into Production
• Update information required within TouchNet.
• Works internal tickets within a timely manner (48 hrs from receipt).
• Process daily reports

Marginal Functions:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• Commitment to quality and personal ethics to maintain a high level of confidentiality related to all duties and responsibilities.
• Demonstrated interpersonal/communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment and with customers on the phone, through email and face to face.
• Detail orientation, accuracy and ability think and organize information in a systematic manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Flexibility and the ability at times to operate under stressful, time-sensitive deadlines.
• Functional project Management Skills

Education:

• Associate’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology or related field preferred, or four (4) years of equivalent work experience.

Experience:

• Two (2) years’ experiences in Accounts Receivable or equivalent education or training.

Computer Skills:

• Two (2) years’ experience with PeopleSoft preferred; experience with PeopleSoft Student Financial module, snag it tools, and Query preferred.
• Strong knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office- basic Word and intermediate skill in Excel.

Certificates & Licenses: N/A

Other Requirements:

• Commitment to quality and personal ethics to maintain a high level of confidentiality related to all duties and responsibilities.
• Demonstrated interpersonal/communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment and with customers on the phone, through email and face to face.
• Detail orientation, accuracy and ability think and organize information in a systematic manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Flexibility and the ability at times to operate under stressful, time-sensitive deadlines.
• Functional project Management Skills

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed primarily in office, Work is often performed in time sensitive items and stressful situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office setting and is moderate in other setting. Works with critical deadlines, i.e., sometimes under some stress due to deadlines.
• Works in a normal office environment using a personal computer.

NOTE: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The Higher Education Opportunity Act requires institutions participating in federally funded financial aid programs to make information about the institution available to the public, current and prospective students, and current and prospective employees. The Bellevue University Consumer Information webpage, found at www.bellevue.edu/student-support/consumer-information/consumer-information , provides readily accessible information to help consumers make informed decisions about post-secondary education. Bellevue University’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASR), found at www.bellevue.edu/student-support/consumer-information/pdfs/annual-safety-report.pdf , provides information about campus crime statistics and institutional security policies and procedures as well as information about student housing fire statistics and fire safety policies. You can obtain a paper copy of these reports from the Bellevue Dean of Students office by calling 402-557-7028. In addition to this, Bellevue University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.