Business Analyst II

University of Oregon Foundation•Eugene, OR

About The Position

SUMMARY: Business Analyst II (BAII) partners with the senior project manager to evaluate the business model and its integration with technology, analyzing and documenting business processes and systems, identifying and offering improvements and insights. The BAII identifies key information gaps and gathers required elements of a project. It is a multi-faceted position, conducting research and analysis, working collaboratively with a diverse group of teammates and stakeholders. This position requires analytical and creative thinking, knowledge of business/industry, resiliency to work and make decisions under pressure, and a desire to continue to learn and improve. BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS: Follows the principles of the Foundation’s core values: Trust Respect Integrity Commitment Motivated to value-add to the success of the Foundation Effective communicator Collaborative Dependable Detail-oriented Adaptable, receptive to change Teach through example and service Practice professional curiosity and desire to learn Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse constituency Maintain confidentiality Work safely ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
3-5 years of relevant work experience, solutions architecture, systems analysis, and business operations
Direct experience and business knowledge of finance preferred
Experience and business knowledge of fundraising preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software program
Extremely organized with great attention to detail
Excellent management skills with the ability to lead, facilitate, motivate, and organize
Ability to adapt to change
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to learn quickly and to creatively solve new problems
Ability to negotiate and settle differences quickly and peacefully
Ability to function as a team player
This job is conducted in an office work environment, sitting most of the time
Approximately 90% of this position’s duties require use of a computer
Must be able to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally
Some travel may be required

Nice To Haves

Direct experience and business knowledge of finance preferred
Experience and business knowledge of fundraising preferred

Responsibilities

Lead discussions to develop and/or modify requirements, business design specifications, user training, and project documentation
Facilitate requirements gathering with business users and technical team to capture process flows, requirements, use cases, and issues
Translate business requirements to technical staff to ensure that requirements are incorporated into system design
Translate technical specifications/requirements into user-friendly system documentation, guides, and end user resources
Function as liaison between stakeholders, end users, and technical team throughout the lifecycle of projects, communicating changes to impacted systems and processes
Assist users and stakeholders with understanding various tools and support processes
Coordinate, perform, and document user acceptance testing of system modifications and solutions
Provide meeting preparation and facilitation
Present ideas and findings to teammates and stakeholders
Perform other tasks as assigned at the direction of director of operations
Maintain current understanding of industry standards, trends, and best practices through industry and other professional networks
Engage in relevant continuing education