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Business Analyst 

About the Organization NCU was founded with the goal of providing accessible, high-quality, online graduate degrees to working professionals. No other university can match NCU's uniquely flexible approach to online learning, which includes weekly course starts and personal one-to-one mentoring from our professionally seasoned, all-doctoral faculty in a class size of one. With no residency requirements, NCU is perfect for the independent, self-motivated student who seeks a world-class education no matter where they live!

Across all four of our Schools - the School of Business & Technology Management, School of Education, School of Psychology, and School of Marriage & Family Therapy - NCU is committed to helping students achieve academically to become valuable contributors to their communities and within their professions.

With administrative offices in Prescott Valley and Scottsdale, Arizona, and San Diego, California, as well as students, alumni and faculty in more than 50 countries, NCU is an excellent choice for professionals around the world who share our passion for excellence. We envision growth trends to continue, and eagerly seek highly-credentialed and enthusiastic individuals to join our team.
 
Description

Have you ever heard the saying, "A company is only as good as the people it keeps?"

At Northcentral University, we strongly believe that our University is only as good as our team of staff, faculty and students around the world united by a commitment to excellence, innovation, diversity and accountability.

We celebrate personal and professional growth and desire to see our team members fully realize and reach their potential. When you join the Northcentral team, you will enjoy a challenging, but positive and fun work environment that promotes productivity, achievement and fulfillment.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are ready to be challenged and inspired in your daily work as part of a growing,
success-oriented company, then we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a Business Analyst to join our team.  Here are the details:
 

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for designing and analyzing business processes necessary to achieve the business goals and objectives of the Student Service and Marketing Portfolio.  This is achieved by consulting with the senior leadership team and team members. This position is also responsible for providing subject matter expertise on process knowledge, improvement opportunities, and process performance analysis and measurement.

 
Position Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



  • Participates in the design and enhancement of operational systems, business processes, and reports
  • Prepares all requirements, specifications, and recommendations.
  • Assesses project and/or business needs and produces supporting data and reports.
  • Charts existing business processes in order to define current business activities for the development of procedures and models.
  • Researches, reviews, and analyzes the effectiveness and efficiency of existing processes and develops strategies for enhancing or further leveraging these processes.
  • Prepares recommendations or alternatives for improving processes.
  • Develops new business processes including documenting business rules, flow charts, and inter-department work flow

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES


This position has no supervisory responsibilities.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES



  • At least 3 years of experience writing business and functional requirements and communicating effectively with development and quality assurance teams and implementing same.
  • Experience in SDLC development methodologies and database concepts.
  • Experience coordinating testing efforts for UAT.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
  • Ability to manage and coordinate the work of others
  • Experience and proven track record in forming relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Self-starter who is willing to take proactive approach to learn the business and isn't afraid to ask questions.
  • Client-oriented with the ability to handle aggressive deadlines and juggle multiple responsibilities.
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast paced environment.
  • Skill in analytical and problem-solving techniques
  • Ability to demonstrate consistent precision and accuracy, detail oriented.
  • Ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders.
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Experience with vendor relationships a plus.
  • Experience working on enterprise applications that require integration with multiple other systems a plus
  • Experience working on custom/homegrown applications a plus
  • Agile or Scrum experience is a plus
  • Experience with AtTask a plus

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE



  • College degree from a regionally accredited university preferred
  • Experience in higher education preferred.
  • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Creative thinker
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
  • All skills, abilities and ed  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Category Information Technology  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

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