Business System Analyst

Summary

The Business Analyst position is responsible for Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Office evaluating, testing, implementing, training, documenting, and maintaining the PeopleSoft Campus Solution system (CSS). This includes the updating of system setup tables, gathering and monitoring data, testing of business system processing, and leading system maintenance and upgrade projects. This position will also work with staff to review, design, and document improvements to internal business processes, both CSS and non-CSS related. The Business Analyst will work as a liaison to other offices on campus regarding system processing. This position is responsible for oversight of the campus scholarship management system (Blackbaud Award Management). The Business Analyst will also be responsible for developing financial aid reports from CSS, the campus data warehouse, and other systems.

Essential Functions

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

The following Experience is required:

• 2 years experience with computer systems

• 2 years experience working with business process design

The following Experience is preferred:

• Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Work in configuration
• Processing and procedure development

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills to effectively and concisely communicate with internal and external customers, including written and oral presentation skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft user applications
• Effective planning and time management skills
• Experience in developing written documentation and training presentations
• Strong knowledge in using report development tools
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Effective time management skills and ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Experience in creating test plans and writing test scripts preferred
• PeopleSoft knowledge preferred
• Higher Education/Public sector experience preferred

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by May 12, 2026,

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

• Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
• The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
• Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

• Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
• Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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