Enterprise Business Analyst

Whitman College • Remote • Full-time

$65,990

per year

Hybrid Work Higher Education Data Analysis business analysis Information Security Excel System Integration admissions solution design Financial Aid Enterprise Business Analyst Ellucian Colleague Testing Criteria Walla Walla

Job Description

Fast Facts

Whitman College is seeking an Enterprise Business Analyst to bridge the functional needs between the Offices of Admission and Financial Aid and their enterprise systems, ensuring efficient technology solutions and support for recruitment efforts.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include application support and solution design for the Office of Financial Aid, maintaining system integrations, and providing analysis for various business areas within the college.

Skills: Candidates should have strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, the ability to translate requirements into testing criteria, and a solid understanding of information security principles related to sensitive data.

Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include 3+ years of experience with integrated enterprise systems or as a business technology analyst, along with experience in Financial Aid or Admissions; preferred experience includes advanced usage in higher education systems like Ellucian Colleague.

Location: Walla Walla, Washington, USA

Compensation: $65990 - $68265 / Annually

Enterprise Business Analyst

Whitman College

Compensation: $65,990 - $68,265

WHITMAN COLLEGE

Located in the historic community of Walla Walla , Whitman's vibrant and beautiful tree-lined campus is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, welcoming and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving approximately 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and a fiercely loyal and growing number of engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.

Whitman College is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging. We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college's working and learning environment. Whitman College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO).

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Technology, the Enterprise Business Analyst bridges the functional needs of the Offices of Admission and Financial Aid with the Enterprise systems supported by the Enterprise Technology of Technology Services. This role supports recruitment efforts and lessening of financial barriers by collaborating with members of the Enterprise Technology team to maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance technology solutions for the Office of Financial Aid, as well as key integrations between Admission and Financial Aid systems.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Financial Aid (40%)

Deliver application support, functional analysis, and solution design for the Office of Financial Aid using existing technology platforms. Responsibilities include gathering requirements for configuration changes and enhancements, collaborating with the Enterprise Technology team to analyze solutions, developing validation criteria, leading testing efforts, and documenting implemented solutions.
Serve as IT subject matter expert on Financial Aid business processes, evolving state and federal reporting requirements, and operational cycles.

Admission (30%)

Maintain accuracy and reliability of, and change requests for, several bi-directional integrations between the Admission recruitment system, Financial Aid applications, and the student information system, with programming provided by colleagues.
Serve as IT subject matter expert for student information system processes used by Admission operations staff.

Business Analyst Evolving Responsibilities (20%)

Provide analysis support for additional business areas of the College and assist with new projects as required.

Accounting and Business Services (10%)

Assist in troubleshooting Financial Aid processes related to student work-study and the posting of aid to student accounts.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Must be able to explain and/or demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Specifically,

Ability to actively and positively contribute to the College's core values of diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism, and access.
Proficiency in Excel features and functions for filtering, validating, and transforming data.
Skill in translating functional requirements into testing criteria to validate solutions.
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse groups of varying technical proficiency.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, often driven by external factors such as admission decision dates or federal requirements, while remaining flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities, particularly in response to sudden federal changes affecting financial aid.
Ability to analyze data to detect and document subtle inconsistencies.
Adaptability to evolving technology, with a strong curiosity and willingness to learn.
Understanding of information security principles related to sensitive and confidential data.
Familiarity with introductory programming concepts, such as conditional logic and functions (not hands-on programming experience).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years of experience as an advanced user (beyond data entry) of an integrated enterprise system, OR 1+ year as a business technology analyst.
2+ years of experience working in or providing support for a Financial Aid or Admission office.
OR a combination of relevant education, training, and experience.

Whitman values diverse pathways to acquiring skills and knowledge and encourages applicants to demonstrate how their background aligns with the role.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years as an advanced user or business analyst for an integrated enterprise system in higher education, preferably Ellucian Colleague.

Please note that while the description details both required and preferred qualifications, we want applicants to be aware that they do not need to have all of the preferred qualifications to be considered for this position. If you meet the minimum qualifications and have passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Eligible for a hybrid work arrangement per College policy.
Designated as essential personnel, with occasional night or weekend work required for system emergencies.

BENEFITS

Whitman College offers a competitive benefits program that is designed to attract qualified candidates and retain talented employees. Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances.

Basic life , accidental death and dismemberment and long term disability insurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage.

403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a 10% matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met.

Paid Time Off: 20 accrued vacation days , 12 accrued sick days , 13 paid holidays .

Tuition Remission - Dependent Children

Employee

tuition waiver for two Whitman courses per semester.

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation assistance for eligible employees.

Learn more about benefits eligibility here .

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR JOB CANDIDATES

Contact Human Resources regarding requests for disability accommodation in the employment application process.