Business Analyst, COAS Dean's Office
Business Analyst, COAS Dean's Office
Boise State University
Job no: 498923
Work type: Non-Classified/Professional
Location: Boise, ID
Categories: Administration and Business Operations,College of Arts & Sciences,Mid-Level
Are you enthusiastic about data, numbers, and details? The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences is searching for a Business Analyst to aid in the financial management of the largest academic college at Boise State University. This position will help our faculty and staff solve problems, answer data questions, and respond to the new responsibility center management budget model at the University.
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Works with academic and administrative units to input and transfer data into the system and develop reports and workflows. Responsible for promoting full use of system features to improve data and reporting quality.
Department Overview:
The College of Arts and Sciences is home to a vibrant community of academic departments and programs. We offer a robust research and creative activity portfolio, and support the work of our faculty, staff, and students by applying strategic and innovative approaches to the business of Higher Education. The College is proud to offer opportunities to students and faculty though the School of the Arts, the School of the Environment, and the School for the Digital Future.
Level Scope:
Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support employees.
Essential Functions:
60% of Time the Business Analyst must:
• Create queries to gather, clean, validate, merge and maintain data sets from multiple sources, ensuring the data is secure and appropriate precautions are taken to maintain privacy.
• Develop technical solutions to business problems and contribute to and support the development of a data-driven decision making culture.
• Develop and maintain positive, collaborative, respect-based relationships with co-workers, clients, and stakeholders both internal and external.
• Flexibility in adapting to a fast-changing environment to meet the needs of the department and priorities of the university.
• Work with supervisor to develop a professional development plan with annual goals to accomplish the plan.
• Actively pursue excellence, effectiveness, and efficiency.
35% of Time the Business Analyst will:
• Support the College Dean's Office in transition to Responsibility Center Management budget model.
• Executes financial transactions (budget transfers, journal entries, etc.) on behalf of the Dean's Office
• Extracts and combines data from multiple systems for the purposes of reporting and analysis. Maintains internal databases as needed.
• Applies analytical and problem solving skills to address novel questions or issues
• Conducts needs assessment and research in collaboration with Dean's Office finance and operations staff.
5% of Time the Business Analyst may:
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience in training others
• Advanced computer skills
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced or expert-level Excel experience preferred.
Experience creating data informed dashboards or generating data visualization preferred.
Salary and Benefits: Salary starts at $53,456.00 annually and is commensurate with experience. Boise State University provides a best-in-class https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yt-dextMkThD-AxYR_jyFNqjZ9_Hoyix95JzhwkHJIY/edit?usp=sharing, including (but not limited to):
• 12 https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/payroll-and-processing/payroll-and-holiday-calendars/ AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
• Between 12-24 https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/sick-and-annual-leave-accrual/ for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
• 9.27% University contribution to your https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/orp/ (Professional and Faculty employees)
• 11.96% University contribution to your https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/persi/ (Classified employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/medical-prescription-dental-and-vision/ coverages
• https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/tuition-fee-waiver-benefit/ benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
• See our https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/ for more information!
Required Application Materials:
Please submit your current resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications for the position. Data review may be requested for an interview.
About Us:
Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We're a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.
Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers. We're building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.
Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho's Treasure Valley at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/
Applications close: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:55:00 GMT
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