Applications Systems Analyst II

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. The Cornell University Office of the University Registrar implements and monitors many academic and administrative policies in coordination with academic units, departments, colleges, and schools to facilitate faculty teaching and student learning. The Office of the University Registrar acts as the steward of academic and student information. The Office of the University Registrar champions the continuous renewal of student record systems, adapts operations to changing academic needs as well as federal, state, and institution policies, and evaluates administrative processes for streamlining and service improvements. Rewards & Benefits Cornell University takes great pride in offering generous benefits to support our faculty, staff and retirees. Cornell receives national recognition, as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, flexibility, and diversity initiatives! World class, Cornell supported, professional development and educational benefits (i.e., Tuition Free Extramural Student and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell’s Tuition Assistance Program). Career Life Balance opportunities such as:Onsite Daycare, Employee Degree Program, Adoption Assistance, Onsite Dining, Employee Wellness. Competitive compensation, generous time-off, and great benefits. Comprehensive health care options, access to wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, and generous retirement contributions. Paid Time-Off -- Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: e.g., an end-of-year winter break, from December 25th through January 1st. Position Summary The Academic Technology, Planning and Design team is integral to the Office of the University Registrar (OUR) and supports the mission of the office to create, maintain, and protect the academic records of current and former students. The team provides data analysis, reporting, and information support for OUR, offices across campus, and external organizations. Led by the Deputy University Registrar and Associate Registrar for Curriculum and Scheduling, the team supports conceptualizing, designing, and implementing technologies, analysis and reporting. The team will focus on business analysis, configuration, and supporting new or existing systems used by the Office of the University Registrar and offices across campus. The team participates in data and systems projects by providing business-specific knowledge and requirements, investigating data and technology solutions, participating in end-to-end testing, and leading and participating in implementations. The team frequently collaborates with staff in College Registrar offices, Bursar, Financial Aid, Admissions, Graduate School, Enrollment Compliance, Continuing Education and Summer Sessions, and Cornell Information Technology. The person in this role must have experience manipulating data and building data sets, the ability to take initiative and a proactive approach to tasks and projects, and a strong commitment to understanding and improving outcomes for students, faculty and staff from across campus. The person in this position will: Analyze data, and prepare reports and files using various academic systems. Conduct requirements analysis, translate requirements into a scope document and develop reporting and business deliverables. Work to achieve integrated reporting and analysis, effectively leveraging analytical systems and tools. Participate in the implementation of new information systems that support academic records. Participate in troubleshooting of business process analysis, re-design, and implementation. Identify and recommend business process changes to support current business needs. Anticipate and communicate potential downstream impacts for proposed system changes. Participate in the evaluation of ongoing technology upgrades, testing and enhancements. Support operations of the Office of the University Registrar. This is a full-time (1 FTE), two-year fixed term, remote position. No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination. Experience with data structures and ability to produce ad-hoc reports and data sets to support the office, college and university needs. Experience in reporting and data analysis and with tools such as PeopleSoft Query, Oracle Analytics (OAS), Python, APIs or Webservices. Experience in gathering, analyzing, documenting, and modifying business requirements. Ability to provide guidance, communicate requirements, problems, and issues to technical and non-technical users. Provide support and guidance for users to resolve moderate to complex data or business issues. Users include staff in OUR and student service offices across campus (such as College Registrar Offices), Bursar, Financial Aid, Admissions, Graduate School, and Continuing Education and Summer Sessions, Enrollment Compliance, and Cornell University Information Technology. Provide problem and issue resolution for reporting and analysis projects, PeopleSoft Student Records, Degree Audit, Curriculum Life Cycle, and systems such as ImageNow and ID Card integration, and workflow-based forms. Strong reasoning, analytical and communication skills are essential. Willingness and ability to learn and quickly adapt to new technologies, business processes, and procedures. Strong leadership skills and ability to establish effective and productive working relationships. Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Understanding of FERPA and other policies related to confidentiality and ability to interpret and apply policy to daily work. Preferred Qualifications Two to four years of experience in a student services office in higher education (e.g. Bursar, Financial Aid, Grad School, college office, etc.) with an in-depth understanding of the systems that support student records administration and academic classroom scheduling strongly preferred. Experience in use of imaging systems such as Perceptive Content. Experience in use of student information systems such as PeopleSoft Student Records, Degree Audit or Curriculum Lifecycle Management solutions. Experience with creating how to videos, documentation, electronic forms, degree audit or curriculum lifecycle management tools are preferred. As part of the university's comprehensive vaccination program, all Cornell employees are required to have and provide proof of an FDA-or WHO-authorized or approved COVID-19 primary vaccination or have obtained a university-approved disability/medical or religious exemption, regardless of their role and work location. University Job Title: Applications Sys Analyst II Job Family: Information Technology Level: E Pay Rate Type: Salary Pay Range: $62,424.00 - $72,546.00 Remote Option Availability: Fully Remote Company: Endowed Contact Name: Lori Trask Number of Openings: 1 Job Titles and Pay Ranges: Non-Union Positions Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria: Prior relevant work or industry experience Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position Unique applicable skills Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary) To learn more about Cornell’s non-union staff job titles and pay ranges, see Career Navigator. Union Positions The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement. 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