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 Position Title
 
 
 
 Business Systems Analyst II
 
 
 
 Job Group
 
 
 
 Professional &amp; Scientific
 
 
 
 Required Minimum Qualifications
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree and 2 years of related experience
 
 
 
 Summary
 
 
 
 Job Description:
 
 
 The Office of Student Information (OSI) is excited to announce an opening for a Business Systems Analyst II position. This position is focused on the entire Workday Student ecosystem related to the responsibilities of the Financials team, including responsibilities related to the Office of Student Financial Aid, Accounts Receivable and Finance. The successful candidate will analyze and execute work with a cross-functional lens to ensure configuration has considered all possible down-stream and cross-stream impacts.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities Include
 
 
 
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 Assists with the collection, analysis, testing and documentation of data to support student business operations and configuration.
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 Performs the configuration of Workday to support the success of all stakeholder units.
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 Performs support ticket resolution or escalation as needed. Executes continuous improvement efforts regarding policies and procedures, communication plans, and new processes to support stakeholder area success.
 
 
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 Additional information: Hybrid work environment with remote and on campus duties. Core hours are M-F 8am-5pm with the option of 7:30am-4pm with appropriate coverage.
 
 
 We are looking for candidates that have a problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset with related experience in customer service, business systems analysis or related work (software development, network diagnostics, or solution design as examples) to show the execution of those skills.
 
 
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Relevant professional certificate
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 Student information system implementation or support experience; preferably Workday Student
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 Project management experience
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 Experience with business systems analysis or related work (software development, network diagnostics, solution design)
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 Previous experience in a Financial Aid, Registrar's, or Bursar's office
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 Demonstrated ability to engage internal and external stakeholders in a technical capacity
 
 
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 Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
 
 
 
 Application Instructions
 
 
 
 To apply for this position, please click on &ldquo;Apply&rdquo; and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
 
 
 Resume/Curriculum Vitae
 
 
 Letter of Application/Cover Letter
 
 
 
 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received by June 25, 2026.
 
 
 
 
 Why Choose Iowa State University?
 
 
 
 Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:
 
 
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 Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
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 Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
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 Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
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 Life insurance and long-term disability
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 Flexible Spending Accounts
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 Various voluntary benefits and discounts
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 Employee Assistance Program
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 Wellbeing program
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 Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
 
 
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 If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
 
 
 
 Appointment Type
 
 
 
 Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)
 
 
 
 Proposed End Date Or Length Of Term
 
 
 
 June 30, 2028
 
 
 
 Number Of Months Employed Per Year
 
 
 
 12 Month Work Period
 
 
 
 Time Type
 
 
 
 Full time
 
 
 
 Pay Grade
 
 
 
 PS809
 
 
 
 Original Posting Date
 
 
 
 June 16, 2026
 
 
 
 Posting Close Date
 
 
 
 Job Requisition Number:
 
 
 R19391
 
 
 Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.
 
 
 General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
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Business Systems Analyst II

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Position Title:
</h2>Postdoctoral Research Associate &ndash; Soil and Plant Microbiomes
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Appointment Type:
</h2>Post Doc/Trainee
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Description:
</h2>Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
<div>The Postdoctoral Research Associate will design, conduct, and manage research on soil and plant root microbiomes using advanced molecular techniques, including Nanopore and Illumina sequencing, microbial cultivation, and nitrogen isotope approaches to quantify microbial and plant nitrogen use.
This position will coordinate field and laboratory sample collection efforts, collaborate with research partners, and supervise and train research assistants to ensure high-quality data and sample integrity. The Postdoc will perform bioinformatic and statistical analyses of microbiome, soil, and plant datasets using tools such as R or Python, integrating findings to interpret biological and ecological relationships.
The role also includes preparing data summaries, reports, manuscripts, and grant materials, as well as presenting research findings to funding agencies and scientific audiences.
</div>Required Minimum Qualifications:
 
Ph. D. in microbiology or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
<div><ul><li>Experience conducting independent research involving microbial communities, including proficiency in DNA/RNA extraction, library preparation, and sequencing using Nanopore and/or Illumina platforms.
</li><li>Experience cultivating microbes under aerobic and hypoxic conditions, including phenotypic and genotypic characterization.
</li><li>Experience using bioinformatic tools and pipelines for amplicon sequencing-based microbiome analysis, as well as microbial whole genome assembly and annotation.
</li></ul></div>Department/Program &amp; College Description:
 
The Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology and the Department of Entomology officially merged as of September 1, 2022. The new department is known as the Department of Plant Pathology, Entomology, and Microbiology (PPEM). The overall mission of the Department is to benefit society through research, teaching, and extension activities that improve pest management and prevent disease. Collectively, the Department consists of about 100 faculty, staff, and students who are engaged in research, teaching, and extension activities that are central to the mission of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences .
Department Unit/Website:
 
Plant Pathology, Entomology and Microbiology 
 
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Application Instructions:
 
To apply for this position, please click on &ldquo;Apply&rdquo; and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Why Choose Iowa State University?
 
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:
<ul><li>Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
</li><li>Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
</li><li>Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
</li><li>Life insurance and long-term disability
</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts
</li><li>Various voluntary benefits and discounts
</li><li>Employee Assistance Program
</li><li>Wellbeing program
</li><li>Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
</li></ul>If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Proposed Start Date:
</h2>July 1, 2026
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Number of Months Employed Per Year:
</h2>12 Month Work Period
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Time Type:
</h2>Full time
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Pay Grade:
</h2>Post Docs
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Original Posting Date:
</h2>June 15, 2026
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Posting Close Date:
</h2>June 21, 2026
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Requisition Number:
</h2>R19377
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu . 
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.</div>

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Soil and Plant Microbiomes

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Postdoctoral Research Associate – Soil and Plant Microbiomes