Business/Systems Analyst - One Year Temporary

This one-year temporary position is a member of the Catalog & Curriculum Management area primarily focused on backfill for the undergraduate degree audit team (uAchieve) - reviewing curriculum/degree requirements, ensuring the accuracy of degree audits and assisting in maintaining and developing the degree audit system. Knowledge of the University's academic programs, policies, and systems, and understanding of the
complexities of the degree audit, is applied to advance student degree progress initiatives.

This position works with a team of analysts and interacts with collegiate and system campus partners as well as partner units in the Office of Admissions and Office of Undergraduate Education. Academic Support Resources supports hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Work arrangements are determined in coordination with supervisors depending on the nature of the unit and position. The arrangement for this position will be determined upon hire between employee and supervisor

*Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship.

Essential Job Functions

Degree Audit (uAchieve) Maintenance & Support (80%)

• Triage and address support requests via a shared ticketing system (TDX).
• Utilize University systems to identify degree requirements and academic policies in order to effectively translate them into an understandable degree roadmap.
• Develop and utilize test protocols and test cases for uAchieve to ensure quality control.
• Assist with technical upgrades, ongoing maintenance and the continuous improvement of uAchieve and degree audits.
• Document, update, and improve policies and procedures involving all aspects of uAchieve.
• Work closely with collegiate and departmental staff to gather and analyze requirements, while providing feedback on appropriate solutions.
• Serve on campus uAchieve encoders team in supporting all of the campuses.
• Maintain major specific information within Transferology.
• Understand the relationships of curriculum-related systems, including PeopleSoft, Coursedog, TES, and APAS. Work with ASR units to ensure accuracy and consistency of the data within systems.

Transfer Evaluation System (TES) Maintenance & Support (20%)

• Maintain transfer course equivalencies using uAchieve.
• Conduct proactive analysis of expiring transfer course equivalencies using TES.
• Maintain and support transfer guides.
• Provide backup support for transfer course equivalencies routing as needed.

*The employer reserves the right to change or add duties to this position as long as the changes and/or additions are consistent with the job classification.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least two years of professional, relevant experience or a Master's degree.

Preferred Qualifications (Core Competencies)

• Experience with a student information system (PeopleSoft preferred).
• Experience with a transfer evaluation and/or degree audit system (TES, Transferology, uAchieve preferred).
• Experience with a catalog & curriculum management system (Coursedog preferred).
• Experience with maintaining student records and interpreting policies.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to diagnose technical problems and problem solve.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

The mission of Academic Support Resources (ASR) is to make a positive difference in students' lives. ASR is committed to cultivating and sustaining an environment that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are better equipped to serve and represent our University community by ensuring our culture values differences and individuality.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities of all ASR employees include job knowledge, communication, problem solving/analysis, development, leadership, teamwork, and customer service.

The Office of the Registrar (OTR) manages all aspects of current and historical academic records. As stewards of the University's academic records, we ensure accuracy and integrity, protect student data, and enforce the standards set by University policies and procedures, and state and federal laws. OTR is made up of two primary pillars: Academic & Student Services (records & enrollment and service operations) and Enterprise Application Services (catalog & curriculum management, non-credit registration, and data quality & reporting). All serve as a resource for students, faculty, and staff.

Pay Range: $68,000.00 - $75,000.00; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment, Temporary 1-Year

Position Type: P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

The unit is anticipating starting interviews the first full week of May with a priority application deadline of April 28, 2025.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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