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Description

The Graduate Admissions team at Goizueta Business School is seeking a detail-oriented, results-driven individual as a Business Analyst II (and Slate Captain). Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, this role requires a motivated, enthusiastic and proficient Slate user to advance the teams successful and innovative use of Slate. The successful candidate will engage with stakeholders, recommend system enhancements, oversee manual and technical processes, be responsible for data integrity and system stability, and be a liaison between technical staff, non-technical staff, and technical partners.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Coordinates efforts to ensure that information systems support departmental objectives and information management needs.
• Supports efforts to ensure that information systems upholds overall organizational mission and objectives.
• Works closely with departmental customers to conduct business analysis and identify business objectives and requirements.
• Assists in the development of technology plans and strategies.
• Coordinates the planning and implementation of systems related projects.
• Maintains a high level of client satisfaction with Information Services as provided to assigned clients.

ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Oversees day-to-day system maintenance (forms, events, rules, retention policies) to ensure efficient operation and resource optimization.
• Serves as the primary technical liaison with Slate users t0 facilitate/recommend/advocate/lead in the implementation of new processes as well as the development of future related technological tools and systems.
• Participates in continuous improvement efforts by identifying user needs and researching potential solutions.
• Perform system configuration, maintenance, enhancement, and quality control processes for online applications, from submission through decision release.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement.
• Assists in identifying and developing solutions for customers' information technology needs.
• Collaborate across the Admissions Office, Office of Financial Aid, Office of the Registrar, Program Offices, Institutional Technology and other partner campuses, units, or offices to ensure accurate and efficient flow of prospect and applicant data.
• Manages all graduate business applications in both the admissions application management system (Slate) and the student information system (PeopleSoft).
• Manage or support the loading or transferring of data between various campus information systems, third-party vendors, CRM and division databases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and five years of position specific subject matter knowledge and/or experience in planning and applying information technology to one or more business functions OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Slate experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in higher education enrollment strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, adept at problem-solving with the ability to navigate a complex work environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service, the ability to work collaboratively, and comfort working with ambiguity.
• An aptitude in mastering new software, applications, and databases.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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