Saint Mary’s University

Duties as the Functional Analyst - Student Systems include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing and understanding user documentation or/and release notes to analyze impact of new functionality or enhancements in the university integrated student information system.
• Managing software/projects- documentation, planning and process re-engineering.
• Developing, executing and documenting testing plans and procedures to accommodate the new functionality or enhancements; authorizes the promotion of new functionality to the production environment.
• Developing new processes in conjunction with end users. Identifying needs and designing processes within integrated student information systems to improve efficiency.
• Recommending changes in policies and procedures to accommodate new functionality.
• Developing and maintaining training materials such as Power Point presentations, end user documentation and quick reference guides.
• Delivering training and follow up sessions to the end users in groups or individually.
• Maintaining procedures manuals and checklists specific to Saint Mary's University.
• Communicating and training end users regarding new functionality and features.
• Responding to queries from end users on a daily basis regarding the operation and use of Banner and other integrated student information systems.
• New user training; assisting new users to become more proficient in exploring functionality of Banner and other integrated student information systems.
• Developing solutions to both ad hoc and re-occurring reporting requirements.
• Analyzing complex requests for ad hoc requests and determining the best approach for providing the data/reports.
• Understanding data structure of Banner in order to develop and maintain knowledge on various report extraction techniques.
• Executing large processing jobs for accuracy and completeness such as Academic standing assessment, graduation statistics, Academic timetables, batch jobs on student enrolment.
• Determining security profiles of Banner Student systems in order to provide necessary level of access while ensuring appropriate confidentiality.
• Acting as designate, authorizes the granting of access to create the security profiles.
• Educating new users on confidentiality as it relates to student information.
• Ensuring data standards are widely known and used by all users of the Banner student systems.
• Tracking staff changes within the Student Information systems, to ensure access is granted or removed where appropriate and reviews BOE Audit Security reports and notifies Security Specialist, ITSS.
• Analyzing business processes used in enrollment and recommending changes to existing procedures and policies using the Business Process Analysis (BPA) framework.
• Running the BPA sessions, documenting the workflow and determining/recommending solutions using Banner INB, Banner Self Service, Crystal Reports and Business Objects Enterprise.

To be the successful Functional Analyst - Student Systems, you will possess an Undergraduate Degree in Commerce or related field with a minimum of two (2) years of directly related experience. You demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently, as well as in a team setting. Banner system experience an asset.

Saint Mary's University is one of Canada's top primary undergraduate universities--known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada's best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary's provides our 7,000 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada's east coast, Saint Mary's University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary's University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a world without limits.

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Apply for this opportunity online by visiting www.smu.ca/employment and use our online application system through CareerBeacon. Select the position you are interested in and apply by clicking the "Apply Online Now" button. Please include the names of three professional references. No telephone calls please.

Competition Opens: July 22, 2019 Competition Closes: August 2, 2019

Saint Mary's University hires on the basis of merit and is committed to the principles of employment equity. Saint Mary's University encourages applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Saint Mary's University thanks all applicants for applying. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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