Information Technology - Business Analyst

About

Working at Cedarville University is more than a job, it's a calling. A call to help equip students to go into the world and do great things for the Kingdom. A call to use the gifts God has given you to make the most of every day. A call to work as unto the Lord. God is doing great things at Cedarville University and we are excited for you to be part of it.

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Cedarville University is seeking to hire a Business Analyst within the Information Technology Department. This full-time, exempt (FLSA) staff position (2,080 annual hours) reporting to the Director of Strategic Technology Projects & Continuous Improvement and serves as a strategic partner between IT and university stakeholders. This role works collaboratively with administrative departments to understand business needs, document requirements, analyze and improve processes, and assist in managing strategic technology projects.

This position is part of an ongoing effort to update and improve the institution’s technology environment in support of students, faculty, and staff. The Business Analyst will contribute to initiatives that impact business processes and digital systems, working within a small IT team that collaborates regularly across functions. The role involves participation in projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and supporting the institution’s long-term technology strategy.

Responsibilities

• Document requirements and lead business process analysis activities to enhance operational efficiency
• Define process solution scope and lead teams in mapping current and future state processes
• Partner with IT developers to align system enhancements and application development with business needs
• Organize tasks and break work into manageable, actionable components with clear definitions of completion
• Facilitate stakeholder requirements sessions and cross-functional reviews to identify improvement opportunities
• Manage project execution, including planning, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation
• Schedule and facilitate project update meetings throughout all project phases
• Define acceptance criteria and support user acceptance testing (UAT)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational, facilitation, and communication skills
• Experience with relational databases, including complex report and query design
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems with creative solutions
• Ability to work independently and with complex, cross-functional teams
• Proven experience with business process improvement and workflows
• Ability to utilize AI for efficiency gains while maintaining accuracy
• Understanding of Agile Project Methodology or Lean Six Sigma principles

Environmental Considerations:

• Normal on-duty hours (subject to change) are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday
• The Business Analyst is expected to be available in response to emergent circumstances

Benefits

• A commitment to Scripture that informs everything we do –transforming lives through excellent education and equipping students to stand for the Word of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ. We are a mission-led, Christian institution with numerous opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• An excellent and comprehensive employee benefits program for eligible employees and their families.
• Meaningful Christian community and fellowship among students, faculty, and staff.
• A beautiful, well-maintained campus with modern facilities in the serene, family-oriented town of Cedarville, Ohio.
• Free access to our first-class Athletic and Recreation Facilities.
• Free employee parking.
• Free access to Centennial Library campus resources.
• Campus Bookstore and Campus Dining Hall discounts.
• Opportunities to foster growth through chapel and other university-sponsored events.
• Opportunities to the gospel worldwide through Global Outreach mission trips.

General inquires should be directed to Teresa Day, Director of Staffing. This position is subject to the University's verification of credentials and other information required by law and Cedarville University policies, including the successful completion of a criminal history investigation. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Cedarville University is an equal opportunity employer.