Functional Analyst

Wharton County Junior College; Wharton (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton County Junior College seeks a Functional Analyst to support enterprise applications, primarily Ellucian Banner, at the Wharton campus. You will provide user support, testing, training, and documentation, and coordinate with vendors to ensure data integrity and efficient operations.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or equivalent experience, strong database skills (SQL/PLSQL, Access, Excel, XML), and the ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical users while

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required or four years related experience.
• Experience with relational databases such as SQL/PLSQL, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, or XML.
• A criminal background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional support for Ellucian Banner and related systems.
• Perform user support, software testing, training, and documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors to promote data integrity and efficient operations.
• Analyze business processes and develop practical solutions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

SQL/PLSQL

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

XML

Job description

Functional Analyst

Wharton County Junior College

Salary: $50,000.00 - $55,231.00 Annually

Job Type: Administrative Full Time

Job Number: 2609 038

Location: Wharton Campus, 911 Boling Highway, Wharton, TX

Department: Information Technology Area

Closing: 10/22/2026 10:00 AM Central

General Description

The Functional Analyst supports the effective operation and use of enterprise applications across the College, with primary responsibility for functional support of Ellucian Banner and related systems. This position provides user support, software testing, training, documentation, business process analysis, and vendor coordination to promote efficient operations, data integrity, and effective utilization of institutional technology resources. The full job description can be viewed on the Wharton County Junior College Website at www.wcjc.edu.

Requirements

Associate Degree required, preferably in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or closely related field or four years of related experience or a combination of education and work experience is required. Educational or work experience with relational databases such as SQL/PLSQL, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, or XML is required. A criminal background check is required.

Skills:

• Troubleshooting and resolving functional application issues.
• Developing documentation, procedures, and training materials.
• Organizing, prioritizing, and managing multiple assignments.
• Communicating effectively with technical and non-technical users.
• Providing exceptional customer service in a professional environment.

Ability to:

• Learn and support complex enterprise applications and business processes.
• Analyze information and develop practical solutions to operational issues.
• Work effectively with individuals possessing varying levels of technical expertise.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Adapt to changing priorities, technologies, and institutional needs.