What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Business Analyst position at Fordham University?
Position Details
Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position Junior Business Analyst
Position Number A09740
FLSA Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department Portfolio Management Office
Campus Rose Hill
Work Arrangement Hybrid
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy .
Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Director of Business Analysis, the Junior Business Analyst is responsible for collaborating and assisting university constituents with projects to identify and document objectives as well as functional, technical, and project requirements.
This position works with various University departments and subject matter experts to help identify options for achieving their objectives and provides recommendations on possible solutions.
This position may require evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
Essential Functions
Assists in providing analysis, design, and recommendations of options and solutions for various project requests.
Collaborates with various departments of the University to Identify and document project goals, objectives, desired outcomes, scope, technical and functional requirements.
Identifies the appropriate resources/teams from departments, e.g. requesting and impacted departments, subject matter experts, vendors, Project Managers, IT technical resources, etc., to fulfill the project requirements.
Provides support to the governance and project teams to understand and clarify project specifications.
Communicates progress and status of the various requirements gathering to management and escalates unsettled conflicts, obstacles and risks affecting the progress of the work.
Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.
Additional Functions
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of experience in IT support or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong customer focus and demonstrated ability to manage client expectations.
Excellent collaboration, team-building, and substantial problem-solving skills.
Good understanding of cloud technology.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Ability to communicate technical concepts and issues with both technical and non-technical individuals.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Starting Salary $72,000
Maximum Starting Salary $90,000
Qualifications
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number A758P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 02/04/2025
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position Junior Business Analyst
Position Number A09740
FLSA Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department Portfolio Management Office
Campus Rose Hill
Work Arrangement Hybrid
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy .
Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Director of Business Analysis, the Junior Business Analyst is responsible for collaborating and assisting university constituents with projects to identify and document objectives as well as functional, technical, and project requirements.
This position works with various University departments and subject matter experts to help identify options for achieving their objectives and provides recommendations on possible solutions.
This position may require evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
Essential Functions
Assists in providing analysis, design, and recommendations of options and solutions for various project requests.
Collaborates with various departments of the University to Identify and document project goals, objectives, desired outcomes, scope, technical and functional requirements.
Identifies the appropriate resources/teams from departments, e.g. requesting and impacted departments, subject matter experts, vendors, Project Managers, IT technical resources, etc., to fulfill the project requirements.
Provides support to the governance and project teams to understand and clarify project specifications.
Communicates progress and status of the various requirements gathering to management and escalates unsettled conflicts, obstacles and risks affecting the progress of the work.
Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.
Additional Functions
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of experience in IT support or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong customer focus and demonstrated ability to manage client expectations.
Excellent collaboration, team-building, and substantial problem-solving skills.
Good understanding of cloud technology.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Ability to communicate technical concepts and issues with both technical and non-technical individuals.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Starting Salary $72,000
Maximum Starting Salary $90,000
Qualifications
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number A758P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 02/04/2025
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $72,000 - $90,000
