Student and Academic Systems Analyst at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Posting Number:
0601164

Position Title:
Student and Academic Systems Analyst

FLSA:
Exempt

Job Type:
Full-Time

Staff Term:
12 Months

Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
35 hours/week

Academic Year Schedule (dates):


Faculty Term:


Position Type:
Staff

Department:
Registrar

Job Summary/Basic Function:
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
As a member of the Registrar and Dean of Academic Systems’ team, under the supervision of the Manager of Student and Academic Systems provide technical, information management, and reporting support for a wide range of faculty and staff. Working primarily with student data in Ellucian Banner and the WebFOCUS reporting system, support the implementation and management of technical and reporting solutions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
In partnership with the Manager of Student and Academic Systems, produce, document, and manage student and academic data reports Conduct complex Banner processing and manage Banner set up with functional staff. Provide technical support for DegreeWorks, Transferology, and Modern Campus (Acalog). Participate in the development of datasets in support of the Wheaton business Intelligence efforts. Support, and in some cases coordinate, the management of department and institutional technical projects. Coordinate with central ITS on system upgrades, review related release notes, and maintain relevant documentation. In addition to Banner, provide support for many other peripheral systems that utilize Banner Student data, most in the form of data transfers. Some of these systems include HandShake, TerraDotta, Accommodate, StarRez, Maxient, DegreeWorks, Modern Campus, Starfish, and SmartEvals. Participate in institutional, interdepartmental, and department events. Serve as a member of college standing committees, such as those related to data standards, and ad hoc committees as needed. Develops and maintains appropriate technical and business process documentation, including creating related training materials. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in computer science or information systems, or similar field, or equivalent education/training
• Five years of related experience
• Experience with relational databases
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, student service office
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Suite
• Well-organized, intellectually curious
• Ability to work with both technical and non-technical staff
• Good attention to detail
• Strong commitment to continuous process improvement
• Strong communication, analytical, and creative problem solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Ellucian Banner Student
• Experience with WebFOCUS
• Knowledge of SQL programming
• Experience with catalog management systems, and DegreeWorks, including scribing in DegreeWorks

Compensation and Benefits:
To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is low to mid $70,000.




Physical Demands:


ADA Statement:

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Eeo Statement:
Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Posting Date:
11/18/2024

Closing Date:


Open Until Filled:
Yes

Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension:
508-286-8206

Contact Email:
careers@wheatoncollege.edu

Contact Fax:


Special Instructions to Candidates:
The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider. While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.

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Optional & Required Documents:
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. List of References
3. Resume

Optional Documents

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