Job Details

University of Oregon
  • Position Number: 5132667
  • Location: Eugene, OR
  • Position Type: Business and Financial Management


Business Operations Analyst

Job no: 533565

Work type: Officer of Administration

Location: Eugene, OR

Categories: Administrative/Professional, Information Technology, Computer and Information Science, Planning/Project Management

Department: Information Services
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA07-Fiscal Year 2023-2024
FTE: 1.0

(Hybrid eligible)

Application Review Begins

April 22, 2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application. Complete applications must consist of a resume and online application. If you feel that you can better address how you meet the minimum and if any preferred qualifications please consider attaching a Cover Letter. A cover letter is not required.

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't think you meet every one of our preferred qualifications - use your application to let us know what is meaningful to you about the role and what transferable skills or other qualities you would bring.

Department Summary

The Finance and Administration Shared Services Department (FASS) is located within the Finance and Administration portfolio. Finance and Administration is a vibrant and varied portfolio serving all aspects of campus life. Finance and Administration employees perform a wide range of functions including offering essential support to the Universities many departments, providing key resources to employees, and keeping campus safe. FASS provides department level administrative services to groups across the University in three areas: Business Operations, Human Resources and Information Technology.

The mission of the Finance and Administration Shared Service team is to provide professional and timely service, offering our expertise in a wide variety of functions. FASS is committed to providing superior customer service and creating partnerships with clients to ensure their needs are fulfilled to the highest standard.

The FASS unit provides administrative services for 20+ departments across several portfolios including:
  • Campus Planning and Facilities Management
  • Safety and Risk Services
  • Campus Services
  • University Human Resources
  • Information Services
  • Purchasing and Contracting Services
  • The Office of General Counsel
  • The Office of the President

    The units supported by FASS constitute multiple large business enterprises consisting of more than 900 employees and a total operating budget in excess of $80 million.

    Position Summary

    Reporting to the FASS IT Business Analyst Supervisor, the Business Operations Analyst will utilize Business Intelligence tools and techniques to develop, design, recommend and implement operational improvements to the practices and procedures of the units served by FASS. The position works directly with the Senior leadership of served units to ensure operational improvement recommendations are in line with strategic and operational priorities. Additionally, the Business Operations Analyst responds to and resolves end-user requests and issues plus participates in end-user support and training.

    Keen attention to detail in analysis and validation plus strong organizational skills are critical, as is the ability to move multiple projects forward within a specific timeline and budget while working at a detailed level. The ideal candidate will need to have a deep understanding of business intelligence concepts and supporting technologies and have a sophisticated understanding of how to work with managers to achieve business goals. The incumbent will be able to comprehend and adhere to software development process standards aimed at repeatable, cross-team support and will be able to participate in system deployments using multiple instances (such as Development, Test, Training and Production).

    Analysis of the business needs of supported units, with an understanding of those needs gained through communication with senior leadership. Design new processes and information delivery products according to business needs. Put those processes and products in the appropriate business context for Senior and Line-of-business managers.

    Interactions/contacts occur daily with the other FASS team members, the campus community and external stakeholders while performing work. This position works in a collaborative environment both independently and as part of a team. To be successful, s/he will need to be flexible and adaptable with respect to learning and using new technologies and be highly self-motivated and able to take direction. Work is reviewed regularly by the Supervisor to ensure it is performed efficiently, safely, and meets both expectations and applicable requirements. A performance appraisal is conducted annually.

    ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL:
    This unit may provide essential services during times of emergencies and inclement weather. This position may be required to fulfill essential services and functions during these times.

    Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • One year experience analyzing operational or financial data.
  • One year of report development experience with large-scale transactional, enterprise applications (such as Banner, SAP, Oracle Apps, etc.).
  • One year experience with high-level report development tools (such as Tableau, Cognos, Business Objects, etc.).
  • One year experience with direct query languages and tools that utilize an SQL dialect.

    Professional Competencies

  • Maintain a respectful workplace and model a positive and proactive attitude.
  • Model the highest ethical standards.
  • Manage business process changes with the goal of optimizing organizational performance.
  • Work effectively in a diverse team environment and create effective networks for problem solving and positive change.
  • Provide superior customer service.
  • Be receptive to feedback, willing to learn and embracing continuous improvement.
  • Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
  • Ability to adapt to, learn, and use new technologies within a rapidly changing technical environment.
  • Ability to move multiple projects forward within a specific timeframe and budget.
  • A deep understanding of business intelligence concepts and supporting technologies.

    Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in the field of Business Operations, Computer Science, Finance, or Information Systems.
  • Experience with fund accounting.
  • Experience with Ellucian Banner.
  • Experience with writing IBM Cognos reports.
  • Experience with tools used in software development such as source code control, issue tracking and automated testing tools.
  • Experience with Tableau.
  • Experience with Javascript, Python, or other scripting languages.
  • Experience with Assetworks' AiM Software.

    FLSA Exempt: Yes

    All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.

    The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

    The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

    UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.

    In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.



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