Business Systems Analyst, Strategic Operations

Business Systems Analyst, Strategic Operations Campus: West JR124360 End Date: August 15, 2026 Salary Range: $57,900 - $70,000 per year; DOE Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. The Business Systems Analyst supports the implementation, administration, optimization, and continuous improvement of technology systems and business processes that support student success, academic advising, career development, and professional experiences across the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation (MLFC). Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Operations within the Office of Academic and Career Success, this position serves as a bridge between functional business units and technical solutions. The Business Systems Analyst works closely with college leaders, faculty, staff, university partners, and technology teams to identify business needs, improve processes, maintain system functionality, develop reporting solutions, and support technology implementation efforts. While organizationally housed within the Office of Academic and Career Success, this position supports college-wide initiatives and systems that extend beyond department functions, serving as a shared resource for MLFC operational, academic, and student support processes. Systems Administration and Support Maintains system documentation, business rules, workflows, and operating procedures. Assists with user access management, permissions, testing, and quality assurance activities. Supports implementation of new technologies, enhancements, and system integrations. Business Process Analysis and Improvement Collaborates with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions. Assists with development and implementation of process improvement initiatives. Evaluates operational workflows and recommends solutions that align with college priorities and strategic goals. Data, Reporting, and Decision Support Develops and maintains reports, dashboards, and operational metrics. Supports data collection, validation, and analysis to inform decision-making. Assists leaders in identifying trends, monitoring outcomes, and evaluating system effectiveness. Project and Change Management Support Coordinates communication between functional users and technical teams. Tracks project tasks, timelines, and deliverables. Supports user training, documentation, and adoption efforts for new systems and processes. Stakeholder Collaboration Serves as a liaison between the Office of Academic and Career Success, MLFC departments, university partners, and technology teams. Facilitates meetings, gathers feedback, and communicates system updates and process changes. Supports cross-functional initiatives requiring coordination across multiple units. Desired Qualifications: Experience in higher education or related fields, particularly in areas of administrative operations, enrollment management, recruitment, advising, and/or student success a plus. Experience developing data queries, reporting tools, dashboards, and other data visualization using a variety of tools (Python, Tableau, SQL, Airtable, or others) to support decision making at all levels. Experience managing multiple priorities, including coordinating multiple, simultaneous projects and process improvement initiatives. Experience working in team-based environments, and the ability to apply the principles, techniques and methods of teamwork, compromise and collaboration to produce desired outcomes. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally with a wide variety of university constituents, including students, staff, faculty, and college/university administrators. Knowledge of business process analysis and process improvement methodologies. Knowledge of higher education administrative operations and student support services. Knowledge of CRM, case management, placement, and workflow systems. Ability to translate business needs into functional requirements and technical solutions. Ability to analyze complex operational challenges and recommend practical solutions. Department Statement: ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation creates knowledge, mobilizes people, and takes action to improve education. Nationally recognized as a leader in teacher preparation, leadership development and scholarly research, Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation prepares over 8,000 educators annually. MLFC faculty create knowledge by drawing from a wide range of academic disciplines to gain insight into important questions about the process of learning, the practice of teaching and the effects of education policy. MLFC mobilizes people through bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, through non-degree professional development programs and through socially embedded, multilateral community engagement. MLFC takes action by bringing people and ideas together to increase the capabilities of individual educators and the performance of education systems. Aligned with ASU’s charter, MLFC is committed to advancing inclusive excellence in our curricula, programming and institutional relationships. Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience. 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