Duke University

Business Systems Analyst

Duke University$62K — $97K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant experience or equivalent education and training.
  • Experience with student information systems and academic administration in higher education.
  • Skilled in data analysis, reporting, and governance.
  • Proficient with databases and reporting tools; experience in business intelligence and data visualization.
  • Familiar with statistical software (SAS preferred) and data compliance protocols.
  • Ability to communicate complex findings to diverse audiences.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Administer business-critical applications for registrar operations and ensure data integrity.
  • Develop reports, dashboards, and queries to support university-wide initiatives.
  • Analyze institutional data to provide insights for reporting and decision-making.
  • Support compliance and external reporting activities including submissions to the National Student Clearinghouse.
  • Evaluate registrar operations and improve business processes and documentation.
  • Provide training and user support for registrar systems and data resources.
  • Collaborate with university stakeholders to recommend system enhancements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental care programs.
  • Generous retirement benefits.
  • Access to family-friendly programs and cultural offerings.
Full Job Description
The Office of the University Registrar is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Business Systems Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will help support the systems, data, and reporting processes that are central to the university's academic operations. Your work will directly support faculty, staff, administrators, and students by ensuring critical registrar systems and institutional data remain accurate, accessible, and effective.

As the Business Systems Analyst, you will serve as a key resource for maintaining and improving applications that support registrar functions such as course evaluations, enrollment reporting, student records, and external reporting services. You will analyze data, develop reports and dashboards, support compliance reporting requirements, and partner with stakeholders across the university to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.

This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, data, and higher education administration. You will play an important role in helping the Office of the University Registrar deliver reliable information, support evidence-based decision-making, and maintain compliance with state, federal, and external reporting requirements.

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant experience; or
  • An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting student information systems, academic administration, or registrar operations in a higher education environment.
  • Experience with institutional reporting, data analysis, data governance, and data quality management.
  • Experience working with databases, reporting tools, business intelligence platforms, dashboards, and data visualization solutions.
  • Experience using statistical software such as SAS (preferred), Stata, R, or Python.
  • Familiarity with National Student Clearinghouse reporting processes and external compliance reporting requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.


Other Requirements
  • Ability to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of institutional data.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, and technical partners.
  • Ability to document business processes, reporting specifications, and system procedures.
  • Ability to build consensus and support continuous process improvement initiatives.


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Position Responsibilities:

  • Administer and support business-critical applications used by the Office of the University Registrar, including systems supporting course evaluations, student records, enrollment reporting, and external reporting services. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, maintain documentation, and support upgrades while ensuring data integrity and continuity of operations.
  • Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, queries, and data extracts that support operational, compliance, and strategic initiatives across the university. Fulfill routine and ad hoc data requests while ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of information provided to stakeholders.
  • Analyze institutional data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies that inform planning, assessment, reporting, and decision-making. Perform data validation, quality assurance reviews, and reconciliation activities to support confidence in institutional reporting.
  • Support external reporting and compliance activities, including National Student Clearinghouse submissions, regulatory reporting, and survey-based initiatives associated with rankings, benchmarking, and other external data requests. Ensure submissions comply with established definitions, standards, and deadlines.
  • Evaluate and improve business processes related to registrar operations, data management, and reporting. Document workflows, reporting requirements, system procedures, and data definitions to support consistency, scalability, and operational effectiveness.
  • Provide consultation, training, and user support for registrar systems, reporting tools, and data resources. Develop training materials and promote self-service solutions that enable faculty and staff to efficiently access and utilize information.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the university to identify business needs, recommend system enhancements, and establish consistent policies and workflows that improve the use of data and technology in support of academic operations.


Position Responsibilities:


Job Level: 13

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $62,766.00 to USD $97,798.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

About Duke University

Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. Duke's campus spans over 8,600 acres on three contiguous campuses in Durham as well as a marine lab in Beaufort. Duke University is consistently ranked among the top 20 universities in the United States and is a member of the prestigious Ivy League. Duke is also known for its highly ranked medical, law, and business schools. Duke University has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and over 100 countries. Duke University was founded in 1838 and is located in Durham, North Carolina.
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