Business Systems Analyst, Enrollment Management

Penn State University • Ferguson Township, PA

18h • $51,000 - $89,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Systems Analyst (Advanced Professional) for Undergraduate Admissions in Enrollment Management plays a critical role in supporting and enhancing the PSU Undergraduate Admissions infrastructure. This position is responsible for managing the Common Application lifecycle, stewarding admissions data access, maintaining decision letter processes in LionPATH (Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions), and serving as a liaison for special projects across admissions and affiliated units.

Requirements

• Knowledge of system configuration, process analysis, and data management practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate across diverse teams
• If filled as Business Systems Analyst - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• If filled as Business Systems Analyst - Intermediate Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Nice To Haves

• Experience with student information systems (e.g. PeopleSoft Campus Solutions or other enterprise-level enrollment management systems), Common App administration, and BI Publisher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Common Application Management Lead the year-round administration of the Common Application, including annual cycle rollover, updates, and issue resolution. Collaborate with University stakeholders and technical teams to manage application content, logic, and system integrations. Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and monitoring to ensure accurate and efficient application processing.
• Admissions Data Stewardship Serve as the data steward for Undergraduate Admissions, managing access requests and ensuring data governance compliance. Partner with information security and data management teams to maintain appropriate system access and data integrity. Compile, analyze, and report data to support admissions operations and strategic decision-making.
• Decision Letters and Batch Processing Maintain and update decision letter templates and oversee batch processing of admissions decisions in LionPATH. Conduct testing and validation to ensure data accuracy and system stability during each admissions cycle.
• Special Projects and Collaboration Act as a liaison for cross-unit initiatives, coordinating requirements, timelines, and deliverables. Submit and prioritize technical requests, track project progress, and lead process improvement efforts. Develop and deliver training materials, demonstrations, and documentation to promote consistent use of systems and tools.

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees