Business System Analyst

Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25194

For questions regarding this position, please contact :

Polly Kogel at 406-994-5531 orpolly.kogel@montana.edu

Classification Title Business Operations Analyst

Working Title Business System Analyst

Brief Position Overview

MSU University Business Services is looking for an energetic, dedicated professional to administer the university’s travel and expense management system, Chrome River. This individual will serve as an application administrator and lead the effort of optimizing use of this system troubleshooting issues, and ensuring process improvements are implemented quickly and effectively. These tasks will be achieved by building strong working relationships with MSU’s central business offices, and the broader four campus community. This position is housed in the MSU University Business Services team but also works extensively with Fiscal Shared Services.

Position Number 4M0764

Department Business Office

Division University Business Services - Financial Services

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

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FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible Eligible

Salary $27.95 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

Contract Type Classified Salary

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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

Under the general direction of the Director of Accounts Payable, the Business Analyst supports Montana State University’s Financial Services departments, related business processes, the Emburse Chrome River Travel and Expense Management System, and other electronic business products as needed. The Business Analyst provides Chrome River P-card and travel instruction and guidance to all four campuses.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead system analyst of Chrome River for all four campuses

Onboarding & training new users

Trouble shooting issues using a ticketing system

Responsible for all upgrades

Works closely with UBS , OSP & Fiscal Shared Service

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, technology, or related field plus progressive experience in information systems management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstrated experience with desktop productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Products (specifically Teams, Excel, OneDrive, SharePoint, and PowerPoint).

Demonstrated experience managing, leading, or playing a key role in the administration of information technology systems.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

Experience in higher education.

Experience with Emburse Chrome River or other travel and expense management system

Demonstrated working knowledge of Banner Finance.

Knowledge of and ability to apply MSU business practices and procedures.

The Successful Candidate Will

Adaptability, composure, and ability to work in a team

Planning & Organizing

Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with team members

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high quality results

Strong communication and presentation skills

Work collaboratively in a supporting role on a technical team

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Read, understand, and follow high-level policies and guidelines and apply those guidelines to daily responsibilities

Effectively and professionally communicate verbally and in writing

Position Special Requirements / Additional Information

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties? No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date Upon successful completion of search

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be :

Screening of applications will begin on December 12, 2024 ; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

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