Job Details

Sr Business Analyst Student Financials

Position Number: 7040383
Location: Bowling Green, OH
Position Type: Bursar and Student Accounts

Sr Business Analyst Student Financials

Bowling Green State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time
Division: Finance & Administration
Opening Date: 03/26/2026
Location: Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Number: BGSU01500
Department: Finance & Administration
Closing:

Summary

This role leads the oversight and enhancement of student financial systems, validating the compliance, and data integrity across ERP platforms. This position also develops and maintains procedures, trains staff, and leads cross-functional collaboration to enhance business functions.

Essential Functions

Lead the oversight and maintain key administrative systems, ensuring data accuracy and timely updates across various modules.
Design and implement system procedures; mentor and train staff on system usage and process updates.
Monitor regulatory changes and ensure strategic alignment of systems with compliance requirements.
Respond to user inquiries, resolve complex system issues, test upgrades, and evaluate processes for optimization.
Analyze and resolve financial discrepancies; develop advanced queries and support departments with strategic data reporting.
Provide expert-level troubleshooting for system errors and data issues; guide departments in system usage and best practices.
Participate in the selection, testing, and implementation of new systems or tools; assist with related reporting and analysis.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to map and redesign processes for improved operational efficiency.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

Bachelor's Degree.

The following Degree is preferred:

Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related field

The following Experience is required:

3 years of experience in business systems analysis, systems coordination, or functional system administration

The following Experience is preferred:

Experience developing functional specifications, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scripts, and technical SOPs for non-technical users.
Experience leading a multi-departmental system implementation, upgrade, or "Go-Live" event
Experience managing student information systems (SIS) or financial aid modules within a higher education environment

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Technical Problem-Solving: Proven ability to troubleshoot system issues and propose effective solutions to technical challenges in financial systems.
System Integration: Understanding of how financial systems integrate with other enterprise systems.
Process Automation: Experience in automating financial processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
Business Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Training and Support: Ability to train and support staff on new systems and technologies, ensuring successful adoption and usage.
Report Management: Proficient in collecting and analyzing data from various systems and generating clear, insightful reports.

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by April 9, 2026.

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

EEOC Know Your Rights

OCRC Know Your Rights

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/bgsu/jobs/5286748/sr-business-analyst-student-financials

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