Position Type:
Non Instructional - All Titles/Systems Analyst

Date Posted:
10/16/2023

Location:
Division of Information Tech - 304

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT

Systems Analyst
Office of Information Services

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Systems Analyst within the Office of Information Services.

This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that a candidate for this position will be placed as a provisional employee. Upon hire, the employee will be required to complete a 90-Day Working test period during which the employee's performance will be evaluated. Employee must successfully complete the designated probation period in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

DEFINITION: Under direction, plans, conducts, and develops analytic studies of existing operations and programs to determine feasibility of conversion to a data processing system; does other related duties as required.

NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Plans and conducts studies of operations relative to the development or revision of operational procedures.
2. Conducts feasibility studies requiring detailed analysis of existing functions and preparation of cost estimates to determine advisability of adopting data processing programs.
3. Develops and participates in studies to determine effectiveness of programs, policies, methods, procedures, and forms, and recommends improved courses of actions.
4. Participates in conferences with administrative officers and operating supervisors to discuss new or revised plans, programs, procedures, and results of evaluation studies.
5. May assist in the preparation of schedules outlining essential steps to be taken in the installation of and/or conversion to data processing systems.
6. Prepares charts, programs, and instructions to illustrate, explain, and implement data processing procedures and programs.
7. Studies procedural difficulties and operating problems, and gives advice on their solution.
8. Appraises adequacy and efficiency of current data processing systems and assists in developing the organizational structure and methods required for performance of existing new and/or expanded functions.
9. Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative statistical, financial, and other factual reports based on surveys, investigations, and studies containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
10. Maintains essential records and files.
11. Provides technical support to end-users with hardware and software problems
12. Evaluates hardware and software and makes recommendations to management
13. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
14. Perform other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
2. Two (2) years of experience in the design, installation, and operation of programs for electronic data processing equipment and/or in the design and implementation of systems for electronic data processing application.
3. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Advanced skills supporting users in administration of profiles, pay rules, holidays, balances, overtime, tasks, pay codes, building blocks, work rules, pay periods, and all other configuration in Kronos.
2. Advanced understanding of principles of time and attendance, labor scheduling, benefits and other payroll process in Kronos and other HR applications.
3. Advanced skills supporting pay period close and FLMA processes.
4. Advanced knowledge of Genies and ad-hoc reports in Kronos

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
1. Knowledge of and familiarity with electronic data processing equipment and its selection and application to specific operating requirements.
2. Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in making estimates and analyses of the capacity of existing data processing equipment and/or the degree of utilization made thereof.
3. Knowledge of statistical methods and practices.
4. Knowledge of principles of organization and management.
5. Knowledge of capabilities and programming techniques of a general purpose computer and peripheral equipment.
6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Productivity Tools
7. Knowledge of Local Area and Wide Area Network technologies
8. Knowledge of Personal Computers, laptops, and other end-user devices
9. Knowledge of Wireless Networks
10. Knowledge of analysis and correction of procedures and considerations involved in the planning, design, and implementation of a data processing system.
11. Ability to make studies to determine feasibility of using data processing techniques to improve operational procedures.
12. Ability to organize and direct a conversion to a data processing system.
13. Ability to prepare charts, programs, and procedures.
14. Ability to troubleshoot network connectivity and end user related issues.
15. Ability to multi-task in a busy network environment
16. Ability to participate in conferences and present results of evaluation studies of present or new operational procedures effectively.
17. Ability to estimate the cost of adapting or revising data processing methods.
18. Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative statistical, financial, and other factual reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
19. Ability to maintain essential records and files.
20. Ability to express oneself clearly both verbally and in writing.
21. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
22. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
23. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

REPORTS TO: Department Head

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION
1. Salary: $61,430 - $69,493
2. Employment Period: Twelve (12) Months
3. Union Affiliation: Local 617

HOW TO APPLY
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

OPENING AND CLOSING DATE
Opening Date: October 16, 2023
Closing Date: October 27, 2023 or until filled
THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER