IT Business Analyst - Financial Aid

Arizona College of Nursing is a rapidly growing, nursing school that transforms people’s lives by preparing them for careers in nursing and improving communities through the care its graduates provide. As a leading nurse educator, Arizona College of Nursing offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s in nursing in 3 years or less with qualified transfer credits. Our quality nursing curriculum prepares students for an in-demand career to help communities overcome the chronic, well-known, and increasing nursing shortage. Through the execution of a targeted growth strategy, the college plans to meet the growing demand for nurses by launching campuses in markets where bachelor’s prepared nurses are needed.

Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values:

 

Passion: We love helping others succeed.
Excellence: We strive to be the best.
Adaptability: We learn, in part by trying new ideas.
Accountability: We own our results.
Integrity: We do the right thing.

 

The IT Business Analyst – Financial Aid (FA) serves as a key partner in identifying business needs and delivering technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency, improve the user experience, and support the continued growth and success of the Financial Aid Department at Arizona College of Nursing (“College”).

 

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of FA operations, business processes data requirements and supporting technology systems to identify opportunities for increased efficiency.
• Serve as the primary liaison between FA stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and students, and technical teams by consulting with users to gather, analyze, document and validate business requirements.
• Evaluate current processes and workflows, identify opportunities for improvement and recommend technology solutions or process enhancements that support departmental and organizational goals.
• Assess the feasibility of systems enhancements and new technology initiatives, defining functional requirements and ensuring solutions meet user, student, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner closely with FA database administrators, software developers and IT teams to translate business requirements into system specifications, workflows and scalable technical solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the College, including senior leadership, to review proposed solutions, build consensus, and ensure successful adoption of system changes and enhancements.
• Conduct technical and functional testing to ensure programming has been done in accordance with specifications.
• Create and maintain process documentation and other resources that support system utilization and adoption.
• Deliver technical guidance in training, mentoring, and ongoing support to colleagues, promoting effective use of systems and technology tools.
• Monitor the performance and effectiveness of existing systems, recommending and implementing improvements that optimize functionality and user experience.

 

At Arizona College of Nursing, we believe in a collaborative approach where all colleagues work together towards our shared goals. It's important to note that this list doesn't cover everything you'll be asked to do or need to do. We value adaptability and flexibility as we grow and evolve as an organization.

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

 

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field or equivalent skills and experience required.
• 2+ years’ experience as a business or applications analyst or comparable experience.
• 2+ years’ experience with SQL.
• Demonstrated advocacy for technology and helping to identify technical opportunities that will enhance the end-user experience.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to work and communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve complex problems in a highly collaborative environment.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities and commitments in a productive manner.

 

Nice to Have:

• 4+ years of related software development experience.
• Demonstrated experience with Scrum/Agile.

 

Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.
Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment.
Rest and relaxation with generous PTO and holiday benefits.
Robust health and welfare benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision.
Preparation for the future with a 401(k) and company match.


For consideration, only online applications will be accepted. No phone calls, please.

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