Senior Business Systems Analyst

Simon Fraser University

$99K — $119K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, HR Management, or related field plus 8 years in a similar role or equivalent.
  • In-depth understanding of academic and HR policies, collective agreements, and institutional reporting.
  • Proven business and systems analysis skills at a complex level.
  • Strong project management abilities to handle multiple tasks effectively.
  • Excellent communication, mentorship, and customer service skills.
  • Outstanding analytical reasoning and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and design the roadmap for Faculty Relations and related systems.
  • Collaborate with Faculty Relations office and Faculties to align IT initiatives with institutional priorities.
  • Manage the FR & Faculty related systems through the project lifecycle.
  • Conduct complex business process reviews and strategic planning participation.
  • Prepare business case documentation and project charters for new functionalities.
  • Lead large project teams, providing mentorship to other analysts.

Benefits

  • 4 weeks of vacation, prorated for the first year.
  • Eligibility for a hybrid work program.
  • Employer-paid defined benefit pension plan.
  • Tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members.
  • Professional development funds and off-campus tuition reimbursements.
Full Job Description
Union/Affiliation:

Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)

Pay range:

$99,865 to $119,148 annually

SFU Department Descr:

Academic Management Services

Position Grade:

12

# of openings:

1

Biweekly Hours:

72

About the Role

The Senior Business Systems Analyst (SBSA) will be responsible for planning, designing, and developing the Faculty Relations and Faculties systems-related roadmap for various enterprise applications (i.e. Peoplesoft, Interfolio, etc.), working with the University's clients. The SBSA works collaboratively with SFU's Faculty Relations office and Faculties to understand institutional priorities and ensure alignment with IT initiatives. The SBSA participates in the planning and management of FR & Faculty related systems; and performs complex institutional level business analysis for proposed new module functionality or enhancements through project lifecycle and continuous improvements. The SBSA performs business process reviews as required; participates in strategic planning; and prepares business case documentation and project charters. The SBSA leads large and multiple domain project teams and provides mentorship and coaching to other business analysts and subject matter experts within the team, to coordinate the successful analysis and delivery of business solutions.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, HR Management or a related discipline and eight years of related experience as a Business Systems Analyst working with enterprise applications, preferably in post-secondary education or public domain, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • In-depth understanding of policies governing academic and human relations, collective agreements, academic planning, reporting, budget management, research and teaching in order to lead academic systems development and data services.
  • Excellent business analysis skills, with a proven ability to successfully conduct business and systems process analysis and design at a complex level to ensure solutions meet long-term business strategies
  • Strong project management skills, with proven ability to successfully manage multiple tasks
  • Excellent customer service, interpersonal, teamwork, and mentorship skills
  • Excellent analytical reasoning, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):
  • 4 weeks' vacation (prorated for the first year)*
  • Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
  • Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
  • On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
  • Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
  • And more! View our benefits brochure

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

There is an Internal Departmental Candidate Identified.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

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