Senior Oracle Cloud PPM / Grants Systems Analyst (Research Administration)

Job Description

Baylor University, a humble college founded before Texas was a state, now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.

Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation's "Great Colleges to Work For". Great Colleges to Work For® is one of the country's largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What We Are Looking For

The Senior Oracle Cloud PPM / Grants Systems Analyst (Research Administration) plays a critical role in supporting and optimizing Baylor's Oracle Cloud ERP Finance and HCM systems as part of the ITS Ignite team. Serving as a primary liaison to Finance, HR, and IT stakeholders, this role manages a portfolio of ERP modules, particularly project-related areas such as research, grants, and capital projects, while also supporting Labor Distribution processes to ensure alignment across payroll, effort reporting, and project costing. The position focuses on continuous improvement through system configuration, testing, release management, and data-driven analysis to enhance business processes and maximize system functionality. As a subject matter expert, the Systems Analyst delivers high-quality support, drives issue resolution, and partners with operational leaders to achieve strategic business outcomes through effective use of ERP technology.

A bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience are required. A master's degree and a certification in Oracle enterprise applications or Oracle Cloud ERP is preferred.

Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States.

What You Will Do

Oracle Cloud Systems Expertise & Technical Management

• Maintain deep functional and technical knowledge of Oracle Cloud ERP, including integrations with external systems used at Baylor. Perform system configuration, maintenance, monitoring, and validation to ensure integrity, performance, and availability of assigned modules. Troubleshoot system and program issues, manage system jobs, and support expansions or modifications to improve functionality and workflow. Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and ensure ongoing Oracle Cloud certification compliance.

Release Management, Testing & System Reliability

• Monitor quarterly release updates, assess impacts, and coordinate testing, validation, and implementation of system changes in collaboration with ITS Ignite, Business Optimization, and technical teams. Manage end-to-end testing processes for enhancements and fixes, ensuring system stability and performance. Maintain system documentation and training materials to reflect current functionality and support continuity across modules, including serving as backup support where needed.

Business Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze business needs and translate them into system solutions by designing and improving workflows, configurations, and processes. Partner with functional and technical stakeholders to identify optimization opportunities, recommend enhancements, and implement best practices aligned with higher education standards. Apply analytical problem-solving skills to address complex issues and drive continuous improvement across ERP-related operations.

Stakeholder Engagement, Support & Change Management

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the assigned application portfolio, managing issue resolution, service requests, and vendor coordination. Engage with stakeholders across Finance, HR, and IT to support system enhancements and organizational changes, ensuring clear, concise, and user-friendly communication. Support change management efforts in partnership with Business Optimization and provide responsive customer service using tools such as Jira.

Functional Domain Support, Reporting & Project Leadership

• Support and optimize Labor Distribution processes, ensuring alignment across payroll, project costing, and compliance requirements, particularly in research and higher education environments. Collaborate on effort reporting and support related solutions such as Huron ECC and Huron CARA. Develop reporting, dashboards, and analytics to inform decision-making, and serve as a technical lead for moderate-scope projects while partnering with development teams to deliver enhancements and resolve defects.

Other

• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $99,000 - $108,000. The full salary range for this position classification is $86,327.44 - $122,529.27.

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 certification, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!

About Us

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.

Job Info

• Job Identification 20881
• Job Category Staff
• Degree Level Bachelor
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1111 S University Parks Drive, Waco, TX, 76706, US