UC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

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Department Overview
Institutional Research & Academic Planning (IRAP) is a central service unit of the Office of the President. IRAP provides timely, accurate, consistent, and reliable information about UC and the environment in which it operates. Through evidence-based analyses, the department supports and guides enrollment planning, policy creation and revision, program and campus budget reviews, statewide higher education studies and UC operations. IRAP also produces the annual Accountability Report and UC Information Center, which assess and inform UC's activities, achievements and operations through data-driven narratives and visualizations.
Position Summary
The Manager reports to the Senior Director of Data Strategy, Governance and Management, and manages the business and systems analysis work on the Data Management team. The Data Management team is responsible for the technical delivery of multiple robust and dynamic reporting and analytics environments as well as the development and maintenance of data transformation rules and file submission and processing for the UC Data Warehouse (UCDW) and the IRAP Digital Commons. Under the direction of the Senior Director, the Manager is responsible for leading a specialized team of information and business systems analysts to conduct process analysis, systems analysis and develop process architectures and systems analysis methodologies and practices. Scope of work includes the analysis, design, implementation, documentation, and maintenance of analytics solutions, data extractions and processing to support mission-critical analyses, reports, visualizations and dashboards that drive key business decisions. This position is housed at the University of California, Office of the President in the Institutional Research and Academic Planning (IRAP) office. It directly contributes to the ability of administrators and key decision-makers to apply educational data to the improvement of student and institutional outcomes. The Manager receives department assignments in the form of objectives and understands goals and processes by which to meet department goals and objectives. The incumbent exercises judgment within defined procedures, policies, and department protocol to determine appropriate action. The Manager must be a seasoned project manager with the ability to lead complex projects of critical importance to the organization that carry substantial consequences of success or failure.
Key Responsibilities

• 50% Manages a team of business and information systems analysis professionals including delegating assignments, performance management, professional development, and training. Manages, through subordinates, the coordination of activities of a department with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods, and quality. Reviews work of analysts to measure meeting of department objectives.
• 15% Manages portfolio of projects of critical importance to the office including project and task management as well as customer, workload, and resourcing management.
• 15% Independently consults with customers regarding business needs and how business systems can support those needs. Provides technical consulting on complex projects. Interaction frequently requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects and schedules.
• 10% Directs, analyzes, approves, facilitates, documents, and implements business processes and procedural documentation changes. Directs, analyzes, and prepares recommended changes in business and systems analysis processes and procedures having critical impact to the institution.
• 5% Provides direction to employees following established Office of the President policies and management guidance to develop methods and procedures on new analysis projects. Administers Office of the President policies that directly affect subordinate employees and their assignments. Establishes and recommends changes to policies which affect the department to improve testing and analysis processes.
• 5% Attends classes, seminars, and conferences that enhance expertise. Serves on universitywide committees as appropriate and participates in activities that enhance the UC community and support the university mission. Required to uphold the UCOP Principles of Community.

Experience
Required Qualifications

• Min 9 years of relevant work experience.

Skills and Abilities
Required Qualifications

• Requires in-depth knowledge of business analysis function with demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills.
• Proven critical thinking, persuasion / negotiation, project management, and problem-solving responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to complete assignments through managing the work of others.
• Demonstrated experience with process analysis, systems analysis, process architectures and systems analysis methodologies and practices including traditional waterfall, Agile, Agile Scrum, UML,UML Enterprise, et cetera.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively communicate with executive level management including communicating technical information to technical and non-technical audiences at various levels in the organization. Interpersonal and communication skills to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and deliver them on-time and on-budget.

Education
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Job Title
Business Sys Analysis Manager 1
Job Code
000656
Salary Grade
Grade 26
Payscale:$152,000 - $160,000
Full Salary Range:
$112,100 - $216,700

The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement within the state of California. The selected candidate must reside within the state of California, or be willing to relocate.

HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

The first review date for this job isMarch 28, 2023. The position will be open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position.

Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014.

August 2021 Update: The University of California has issued a policy requiring employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID -19 before physically accessing the University location or programs. Upon hire into a UCOP position, you will be provided detailed instructions on how to comply with this policy including access to the COVID vaccination at no cost. New hires to UCOP who work onsite or will come onsite for any activities at a UCOP or other UC location must comply with this policy within 8 weeks after their start date. The policy allows for employees to request approval for an exception or deferral.

EEO STATEMENT

The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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