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　　Boise State University is located along the banks of the Boise River anda short stroll from the state capitol. We are committed to aninnovative, transformative, and equitable educational environment thatsupports student success, and advances Idaho and the world.

　　Boise State is building an inclusive community of faculty and staffwhose unique skills, cultural contributions, work history, andperspectives create a rich and rewarding academic experience for ourstudents. Applications from individuals of all backgrounds andidentities are welcomed.

　　Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho\'s Treasure Valley athttps://www.boisestate.edu/about/

　　Job Summary/Basic Function:

　　This is an open-rank announcement. The selected candidate will be hiredas either a Business Analyst, Associate or Business Analyst, dependentupon years of experience.

　　Business Analyst, Associate OR Business Analyst: Work alongsidepersonnel in the office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to help themfully utilize all tools provided, mainly the student information system(PeopleSoft) and U.S. Department of Education systems. The businessanalyst assists employees in proper processing procedures, systemstroubleshooting, streamlining processes, developing documentation, andprototyping new functionality. The business analyst acts as a liaisonwith Boise State\'s Office of Information Technology and Financial Aidand Scholarship staff.

　　Business Analyst: Responsible for promoting full use of systemfeatures to improve data, processes, and reporting.

　　Department Overview:

　　Join a team that appreciates not only the big picture but the smalldetails. We are looking for someone who can help us with their attentionand focus. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail,ability to manage high workloads, an analytical approach to problemsolving, excellent communication skills and the ability to workindependently and within a team.

　　Level Scope:

　　Business Analyst, Associate: Entry-level professional with limitedor no prior experience to contribute on a project or work team.Incumbent learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems oflimited scope and complexity under close supervision while achievingday-to-day objectives. Works on developmental assignments that areinitially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decisionmaking. This level is typically focused on self development. Requirestheoretical knowledge through specific education and training.

　　Business Analyst: Fully competent and productive professionalcontributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures tocomplete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope andcomplexity. Works independently with general supervision; exercisesjudgment within defined guidelines and practices to determineappropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry levelprofessionals and/or support employees.

　　Essential Functions:

　　60% of Time the Business Analyst, Associate OR Business Analystmust:

　　Manage the PeopleSoft Financial Aid Module.Create queries to gather data to evaluate solutions to businessproblems and contribute to the support of process improvement.Determine, implement, test, and evaluate new functionality, patches,bugs, fixes, upgrades, and regulatory releases. Communicate andnegotiate installation dates with other PeopleSoft users.Work with leadership and team leads to collect and collateinformation and sift relevant data for system recommendations toaccommodate regulatory updates, financial aid reporting (FISAPreporting, for example), and directives from executive leadership.Develop a network of contacts and resource with whom to consultwhen evaluating or analyzing systems issues.Will provide support within the Financial Aid and Scholarship officeto customer service, production, and scholarships teams to improvestudent experience. In addition, collaborate and negotiate withfunctional leads of other offices to ensure financial aid needs areconsidered where financial aid processes may be impacted.Respond to functional user queries by providing support andassistance in the definition or the resolution of the problems forapplication-specific staff. Keep functional users and the leadershipteam up-to-date on daily and weekly progress of projects, opentickets, and error resolution.Business Analyst only:

　　Critically evaluate the student information system using multiplesources and clearly document and implement system setup, maintenance,enhancements, and modifications. Research and analyze deliveredfunctionality and compare potential modifications to determine qualitysystem recommendations.

　　Plan and direct new projects and functionality working with theleadership team and content experts from idea generation, interviewingusers to identify needs, designing solutions, creating specifications,soliciting resources from the Office of Information Technology, testi