Information Technologist Business Analyst
McKendree University welcomes applications for an Information Technologist Business
Analyst. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer and Director of the Information
Technology (IT), this position assists in the administration of all database services
campus-wide, analyzes current data structures, develops best practices data structures
for future analysis, and supports reporting to inform institutional strategy. Additionally,
this position consults in developing new metrics and refining current metrics definitions
and performs analysis of complex IT business issues and provides recommendations for
possible solutions. The Information Technology Business Analyst will provide a high
level of customer service, develop robust relationships with internal and external
stakeholders, and actively promote the use of technology to improve teaching and business
operations.
Minimum qualifications include:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or MIS, or equivalent education and work experience.
- Two years with enterprise level database experience.
- Experience in translating business requirements into structured systems design using appropriate design methodologies in close cooperation with Business Analysts and business customers
- Experience with identifying critical performance characteristics, security measures and other application development considerations
- Experience with interpreting testing requirements and critical customer acceptance criteria and writing detailed unit and integration test plans
- IT development experience in multiple roles including in Application Development
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Practical experience in all systems life cycle phases
- Knowledge and practical experience in core development technologies
- Strong troubleshooting and problem resolution skills
Master’s degree desired.
Interested candidates should send a letter of application referencing job #BA92 with
current email address, resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of
three references to: Shirley A. Baugh, Director of Human Resources, hr@mckendree.edu EEO/ADA/Vet/Disabled Employer.
