Systems Analyst II

Loyola University Chicago; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking an Information Systems Analyst for the Maywood Health Sciences Campus, on site at Maywood, IL. The role focuses on analyzing systems, configuring applications, and documenting specifications to support research and analytic services.

The candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in information technologies or related field with 4+ years in business or systems analysis, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• This position requires a bachelor's degree in information technologies or equivalent experience with at least 4 years of experience in the field or related experience.
• 3+ years of business or systems analyses experience
• 3+ years of experience with systems implementation including configuration of application modules, process workflows, and application-specific coding
• Working knowledge of business processes related to higher education and/or research
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work as a team member in varied project settings
• Ability to work independently with light direction from team or project leads
• Ability to manage time commitments and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Position Tasks: Perform moderately complex system analyses necessary to implement required application, system, or solution (30%)
• Configure, develop, and/or instantiate required applications, systems or solutions (35%)
• Document and communicate application (or module) functional specifications and revised solutions (15%)
• Assist in application/system testing and troubleshooting (10%)
• Participate in functional unit, research, technical and staff team meetings (5%)
• Other duties as assigned (5%)

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal skills

Business Acumen

Diversity awareness

Ethics

Organizational skills

Reasoning ability

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technologies or related field

Tools

SQL

APIs

HTML/XML/JSON

GitHub

Visual Studio Code

VSS

Job description

Position Details

Job Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST

Position Number: 8102015

Work Modality: On site at Maywood-Health Sciences Campus (as applicable).

Job Category: University Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Campus/Department: Maywood-Health Sciences Campus, RESEARCH & ANALYTIC SERVICES

Location Code: RESEARCH & ANALYTIC SERVICES

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Duties and Responsibilities

• Position Tasks: Perform moderately complex system analyses necessary to implement required application, system, or solution (30%)
• Configure, develop, and/or instantiate required applications, systems or solutions (35%)
• Document and communicate application (or module) functional specifications and revised solutions (15%)
• Assist in application/system testing and troubleshooting (10%)
• Participate in functional unit, research, technical and staff team meetings (5%)
• Other duties as assigned (5%)

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

• This position requires a bachelor's degree in information technologies or equivalent experience with at least 4 years of experience in the field or related experience.
• 3+ years of business or systems analyses experience
• 3+ years of experience with systems implementation including configuration of application modules, process workflows, and application-specific coding
• Working knowledge of business processes related to higher education and/or research
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work as a team member in varied project settings
• Ability to work independently with light direction from team or project leads
• Ability to manage time commitments and meet deadlines

Qualifications

• This position requires a bachelor's degree in information technologies or equivalent experience with at least 4 years of experience in the field or related experience.
• 3+ years of business or systems analyses experience
• 3+ years of experience with systems implementation including configuration of application modules, process workflows, and application-specific coding
• Working knowledge of business processes related to higher education and/or research

Position Tasks and Competencies

• Position Tasks: See above under Duties and Responsibilities.
• Required Competencies: To perform the job successfully, individual should demonstrate the following:
  • Problem Solving – Synthesizes complex information; generates creative solutions; identifies and resolves problems; analyzes information; develops alternative solutions; strives for quality; responds to customer needs.
  • Interpersonal – Collaborative, respectful, team-focused; maintains confidentiality; follows ITS policies regarding data security and protection.
  • Business Acumen – Understands business implications, aligns work with goals, manages resources efficiently.
  • Diversity – Shows respect for cultural differences.
  • Ethics – Works with integrity and professionalism.
  • Organizational – Supports goals and adapts to changing conditions; includes appropriate people in decision making.
  • Reasoning Ability – Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Communication – Excellent verbal and written communication; strong documentation skills.
• Communication/Team/Task Skills: Excellent written and oral communication; ability to work in team settings; ability to work independently; time management.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

• Certifications in relational database and web technologies - preferred

Computer Skills

• Familiar with relational database concepts and tools including SQL.
• Experience with web application concepts, APIs, and HTML/XML/JSON.
• Knowledge of project management tools and standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, Teams).
• Experience with code repositories and development environments (e.g., Visual Studio Code, GitHub, VSS).
• Experience with APIs and end-user application security concepts.
• Experience with query tools and report writers; familiarity with workflow engines.

Open Date

Open Date: 09/13/2024

Close Date

Close Date: (not specified)

Salary

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate: $95,000/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate: $90,000/ann

Additional Information

Special Instructions to Applicants: — For institutional information, this listing is posted on Loyola University Chicago's Careers site. (Omit promotional content not essential to the role.)

Nondiscrimination Policy

Loyola University Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private higher education institutions. See the University's nondiscrimination policy for details.

Posting Link

Quick Link for Posting: https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/29151