Business analyst

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

BGSU01140

Division

Finance & Administration

Department

Bursar's Office

Opening Date

10/29/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Pay Grade

356

Summary

This role leads the oversight and enhancement of student financial systems, validating the compliance, and data integrity across ERP platforms. This position also develops and maintains procedures, trains staff, and leads cross-functional collaboration to enhance business functions.

Essential Functions

• Lead the oversight and maintain key administrative systems, ensuring data accuracy and timely updates across various modules.

• Design and implement system procedures; mentor and train staff on system usage and process updates.

• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure strategic alignment of systems with compliance requirements.

• Respond to user inquiries, resolve complex system issues, test upgrades, and evaluate processes for optimization.

• Analyze and resolve financial discrepancies; develop advanced queries and support departments with strategic data reporting.

• Provide expert-level troubleshooting for system errors and data issues; guide departments in system usage and best practices.

• Participate in the selection, testing, and implementation of new systems or tools; assist with related reporting and analysis.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to map and redesign processes for improved operational efficiency.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

• Bachelor's Degree. Degree must be conferred at time of application.

• Computer Science or Management Information Systems or related field is preferred

• 3 year of experience with enterprise resource platforms (ERP’s)

• IT systems or complex software

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Technical Problem-Solving: Proven ability to troubleshoot system issues and propose effective solutions to technical challenges in financial systems.
• System Integration: Understanding of how financial systems integrate with other enterprise systems.
• Process Automation: Experience in automating financial processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
• Business Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Training and Support: Ability to train and support staff on new systems and technologies, ensuring successful adoption and usage.
• Report Management: Proficient in collecting and analyzing data from various systems and generating clear, insightful reports.

Required Documents to Upload to Application: Cover Letter and Resume

Deadline to apply: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by November 12, 2025.

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

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