What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Analyst position at InsideHigherEd?
Posting Number : 20250011EX
Job Title : Systems Analyst
Number of Vacancies :
About Murray State :
Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.
About Murray State Benefits :
Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employment / Diversity Information :
Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State is an equal education and employment opportunities AA / Vets / Disabled employer.
Type of Employment : Regular Full-Time
Work Location : Murray, KY
Employment Term : 12 Months
Position Type :
Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Department :
Business and Student Info Solutions
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities :
The Systems Analyst supports the complete life cycle process of one or more ERP application systems.
- When directed, analyze and propose enhancements to existing application systems.
- Provide application system development, installation and maintenance services and coordinate these activities with assigned University offices and within Information Systems.
- Conduct business system and process workflow analysis using proven methodologies.
- Work with assigned vendors to maintain application system availability and to enhance application system functionality.
- Ensure proper unit system testing is successfully completed prior to production turnover.
- Resolve production system problems; including providing after hours support as needed.
- Maintain appropriate records of time utilization to aid in department projects tracking.
- Coordinate work with systems analysts and programmer / analysts.
- Prepare work plan and time estimates for projects.
- Prepare and maintain system and operating documentation.
- Keep current with tools and utilities provided by the department to enhance proficiency and productivity.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education Requirements :
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements :
Preferred Education and / or Experience Qualifications :
Hourly Rate / Annual Salary :
23.09 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)
Staff Grade : Posting Date :
01 / 27 / 2025
Open Until Filled :
Special Instructions to Applicants :
Along with the application, the following items must be included :
Work arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.
For best consideration, please submit a completed application along with all required materials by February 11, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Salary : $23
