SR APPLICATIONS SYSTM ANLYST

1. Provides project management and analysis skills to multiple system development and implementation projects.
2. Follows standards, policies and procedures of University and ITS division to meet project goals and objectives. Helps to evaluate current standards and develop new ones.
3. Ensures proper functioning of designated University administrative and departmental systems by planning, coordinating and implementing upgrades as necessary.
4. Takes a leading role in evaluating the needs of the University's academic and administrative units and developing and implementing new information systems and services.
5. Assists clients to understand and utilize our information systems to improve their efficiency and provide improved services.
6. Works with developers (or codes software, depending on skills and complexity) and other ITS colleagues to meet the technical needs for assigned projects, consistent with division and department standards for technology and systems.
7. Demonstrates a commitment to Loyola's mission and vision by supporting ITS core values of service excellence for university strategic initiatives and continuous development/improvement.
8. Proactively manages change through existing change management processes.
9. Performs related duties as required.

This position requires a bachelor's degree in information technologies or equivalent experience with at least 4 years of experience in the field or related experience. Higher education experience is a plus.

The Student System Team at Loyola University Chicago is seeking a Senior level Application Systems Analyst. This position will be part of a team that supports the overall development, operational processes, and maintenance of the student information system at Loyola. The successful candidate will excel in skills such as development, implementation of ERP applications, customer service, attention to detail, technical integration based knowledge good and project management.

Qualifications:
This position requires a bachelor's degree in information technologies or equivalent experience with at least 4 years of experience in the field or related experience. Higher education experience is a plus.

Nice to Have's:
Experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions.

Interpersonal: Great attitude and strong work ethic; Ability to work independently and in team settings; Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality and follows ITS policies regarding data security and protection; Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources; Ability to develop broader industry analysis and trending comparisons.

Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity. Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically.

Organizational Skills: Supports organization's goals and values; Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Adapts strategy to changing conditions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity.

Ethics: Treats people with respect; Works with integrity.

Reasoning Ability: Must be detail-oriented and results focused. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Language Ability: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent documentation skills, and must be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business and finance correspondence. Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from peers and other Loyola staff, faculty, and students.

The majority of the work for this position will occur within the standard work week. However, this position will be on-call, and may need to work during off-hours to respond to problems or work on upgrades/installs.

Familiarity with relational database concepts and tools including SQL and SQL developer tools. Experience with web application and client/server application concepts including web server/application server architecture and HTML/ XML.
Knowledge of project management principles - ability to understand and apply concepts such as resource utilization, work effort, percent to complete and project health.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Knows how to implement API solutions both from within PeopleSoft and outside of the PeopleSoft ERP.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.