Business Systems Analyst

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The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

T he Office of the Vice Provost for Research & Scholarship, Research Intelligence & Capacity unit has a great opportunity for a Business Systems Analyst (Strategic Initiatives) position located at the Coral Gables Campus.

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Business Systems Analyst collects data and provides analysis to assist in the development of technology plans and strategies to enhance overall performance, reduce costs, and increase efficiencies. The incumbent in this position analyzes established operations, systems, methods, practices, and procedures to evaluate their effectiveness and ultimately make recommendations of new processes and procedures. The Business Systems Analyst integrates people, equipment, facilities, and other resources to improve work results, operating efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

+ Designs, develops, and maintains business intelligence reports and dashboards.

+ Develops detailed action plan with goals, target dates and recommendations on how reports can be developed using BI tools; also obtains necessary approvals based on user reporting needs.

+ Maintains ongoing communications with stakeholders and staff to gather and document reporting and dashboard requirements.

+ Develops a strong understanding of user reporting needs and makes implementation recommendations on how those reports can be developed using reporting tools. Development may include some requirements gathering, design, deployment, and on-going enhancements.

+ Manages and maintains the Extract, Transform, and Load processes, implementing technical solutions to determine report design strategies.

+ Manages, maintains, and supports data warehouse systems and related data marts.

+ Oversees data design and the creation of database architecture and data repositories.

+ Flowcharts existing processes versus improved flow.

+ Prepares time and cost estimates for projects and proposals.

+ Conducts research for best practice models and benchmarking.

+ Applies industrial and management engineering techniques such as process designs, optimizations models, forecasting methodologies, and chain management principles, to improve overall systems.

+ Analyzes existing flow of people, activities, and materials, employee work methods and utilization, policies and procedures, staffing levels, supervisory structure, space utilization, supply and demand optimization methods, forms, equipment, and computerized systems.

+ Reviews, tests and evaluates reports, queries, dashboards and analytical tools developed by teammates prior to move to production, after system upgrades, implementation of new system features and integrations.

+ Looks for opportunities to improve current processes or find efficiencies by applying industry best practices for BI development.

+ Designs improved work systems by revising work standards, policies, and procedures.

+ Designs systems for production and inventory control in buying, storing, handling, processing, and usage of materials and supplies.

+ Assists with design of facilities and management systems and standard operating procedures.

+ Develops management control systems to aid in financial planning and cost analysis.

+ Improves productivity through the application of technology and human factors.

+ Assists with designing supply chain management standards across the institution.

+ Collects data to measure baseline versus improvement before and after recommendations are implemented.

+ Prepares presentations of projects and studies, including data collected, methodology used, results obtained, recommendations for improvement, and cost and savings involved.

+ Participates in continuing quality improvement activities.

+ Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.

Certification and Licensing:

+ Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: SQL 2016 BI Development preferred

+ Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: BI Reporting preferred

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience of technology, project management, analysis of business systems. Any appropriate combination of experience and/or certifications may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

+ Demonstrated abilities in presentation, analytical, computer and technical skills.

+ Excellent interpersonal skills.

+ Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

+ Highly self-motivated.

+ Works effectively as part of a team or independently utilizing skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, establish priorities, set objectives, and achieve stated goals.

+ Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Pivot Tables, PowerPoint, Access).

+ Strong knowledge of Reporting Tools, Power BI, OBIEE, database technologies (SQL, database management, ETL), etc.

+ Ability to communicate ideas and problem solutions.

+ Ability to effectively work with individuals with diverse backgrounds (technical and non-technical) and liaise with other business units, departments and/or outside of the enterprise.

+ Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.

+ Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

+ Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here () for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

i105

A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation's top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.

A private research university with more than 17,000 students from around the world, the University of Miami is focused on creating a future that cuts across geographic, cultural, and intellectual borders.

The University comprises 11 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 180 majors and programs. The University ranks No. 57 on U.S. News & World Report's 2020 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2020 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

Established in 1925 during the region's famous real estate boom, today the University is a major research university engaged in nearly $346 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually. While the majority of this work is housed at the Miller School of Medicine, investigators conduct hundreds of studies in other areas, including marine science, engineering, education, and psychology.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.

To ensure the safety of our workforce, the University of Miami / Miller School of Medicine / UHealth System requires that all faculty and staff receive influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccinations or request for a medical or religious exemption prior to the hire date.