Hybrid Housing Systems Analyst: StarRez & Data-Driven Ops

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas seeks a Functional Systems Analyst in Housing & Residence Life to serve as the primary administrator for StarRez, CS Gold, GFMS, and related platforms. You will configure, test, maintain, document, train, and support systems to align with departmental needs and ensure data integrity.

You will collaborate across departments and with vendors to implement improvements, manage access controls, and support reporting and analytics that drive strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant experience OR a high school diploma and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience troubleshooting issues, analyzing information, and solving technical problems.
• One year of experience translating functional requirements into technical capabilities.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, tables, and basic data analysis.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary functional administrator for StarRez and other Housing & Residence Life enterprise systems.
• Manage system configuration, maintenance, testing, upgrades, and ongoing support to ensure functionality aligns with departmental business needs.
• Collaborate with HRL leadership to evaluate and improve business processes through effective use of technology.
• Configure workflows, communication templates, forms, reports, and automated processes within housing management systems.
• Monitor system performance, data integrity, and security protocols to ensure accurate and consistent operations.
• Coordinate user account creation, modification, and access management while maintaining appropriate security controls.
• Monitor emerging technologies, system enhancements, and industry best practices relevant to housing operations; evaluate potential applications, develop recommendations, and lead or support implementation efforts that improve efficiency, user experience, data integrity, and student services.
• Collaborate with university technology partners and vendors on system integrations, troubleshooting, testing, and implementation projects.
• Participate in system audits and ensure compliance with university policies, procedures, and data governance standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

The University of Kansas seeks a Functional Systems Analyst in Housing & Residence Life to serve as the primary administrator for StarRez, CS Gold, GFMS, and related platforms. You will configure, test, maintain, document, train, and support systems to align with departmental needs and ensure data integrity.

You will collaborate across departments and with vendors to implement improvements, manage access controls, and support reporting and analytics that drive strategic decisions.