Information Systems/ Business Analyst - ERP Systems

South Carolina DDSN; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spartanburg Community College seeks an ERP Systems Analyst to lead enterprise ERP administration, implementation support, and integrations across the college. The role focuses on data governance, system optimization, and transforming business processes to align with institutional goals.

The analyst will drive data migrations, design integrations (APIs, iPaaS), and support reporting solutions with SQL and Power BI, ensuring secure, scalable architecture and ongoing improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5+ years of ERP experience.
• Strong knowledge of APIs, middleware, SQL, and data analysis.
• Experience with Power BI and enterprise data structures.
• Ability to work across HR, Finance, and Financial Aid.

Responsibilities

• ERP Implementation & Modernization: participate in selection, implementation, deployment, testing, and data migration.
• ERP Integration & Systems Architecture: design and maintain integrations with SIS, CRM, and other systems.
• ERP Administration & Platform Ownership: configure security, workflows, modules, and lifecycle management.
• Business Process Improvement & Transformation: lead cross-functional process redesign and automation opportunities.
• Application Support, Training & Change Management: provide user training and support, maintain system documentation.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: develop reports/dashboards with SQL and Power BI.

Skills

ERP expertise

Systems integration

Data analysis

Process improvement

Change management

Training & support

SQL reporting

Power BI

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

APIs

Middleware

Ellucian Colleague

Job description

The ERP Systems Analyst serves as a technical and functional lead for enterprise systems with primary responsibility for ERP platform administration, ERP implementation support, system integrations, data analysis, and business process transformation across the College. This role is a key contributor to the College's ERP modernization initiative, supports analysis, configuration, integration, and processes redesign efforts to ensure successful implementation and long-term optimization of enterprise systems. Acts as a liaison between IT, vendors, and business units to ensure enterprise applications align with institutional goals, data governance standards, and scalable architecture.

ERP Implementation & Modernization

Participates in ERP selection, implementation, and deployment activities. Supports functional and technical workstreams including system configuration, testing, and validation. Supports data migration, cleansing, mapping, and reconciliation efforts. Coordinates with stakeholders and vendors throughout the implementation lifecycle. Assists with post-go-live stabilization and system optimization.

ERP Integration & Systems Architecture

Designs, implements, and maintains integrations between ERP and enterprise systems (SIS, CRM, document management, facilities systems, etc.). Supports APIs, file transfers, middleware/iPaaS solutions, and data exchange processes (including secure agency transfers for W-2, 1095-C, and 1098 forms). Ensures integrations are secure, reliable, and scalable. Documents integration architecture and data flows.

ERP Administration & Platform Ownership

Serves as primary administrator for ERP platform including configuration, security, workflows, and modules (including the College's Retention and Early Alert Software and lab login systems). Supports ERP lifecycle: implementation, optimization, upgrades, and continuous improvement. Monitors system performance and resolve issues in coordination with vendors. Ensures ERP aligns with institutional standards, policies, and data governance practices.

Business Process Improvement & Transformation

Leads cross-functional business process analysis and redesign aligned with ERP best practices. Identifies opportunities for automation, standardization, and efficiency gains within HR, Finance, and Financial Aid. Documents current and future-state workflows. Supports organizational change and adoption of improved processes.

Application Support, Training & Change Management

Provides enterprise-wide application support and troubleshooting, utilizing the SCC Help Desk for all tracking. Develops and delivers user training related to ERP and enterprise systems, encouraging end-user reporting independence. Supports user adoption, change management, and transition to new system processes. Maintains documentation for system configuration, customizations, integrations, reports, and workflows. Supports data governance, compliance, and audit requirements.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Develops and supports reporting solutions using institutional tools SQL, EAB, Power BI. Analyzes enterprise data to deliver actionable insights for leadership and departments (including active support during the annual fiscal Budget Process and SCIES compliance). Supports development of standardized reporting and dashboards aligned to institutional KPIs and Accreditation. Ensures data accuracy and consistency across systems.

Education and Experience

high school diploma and experience in computer system development and modification. A bachelor's degree in a related area may be substituted for the required work experience.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5+ years of experience in ERP systems (Ellucian Colleague preferred), including implementation, upgrades, and integrations. Skilled in APIs, middleware, SQL, data analysis, and visualization (e.g., Power BI). Strong understanding of databases, enterprise data structures, and process improvement.

Occasional night and/or weekend hours may be required for scheduled events.

Spartanburg Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.