Information Systems Analyst

Position Details

• Job Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST
• Position Number: 8150995
• Work Modality: Hybrid - 3 In-Person
• Job Category: University Staff
• Job Type: Full-Time
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Campus: Maywood-Health Sciences & Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campuses
• Department Name: RESEARCH & ANALYTIC SERVICES
• Location Code: RESEARCH & ANALYTIC SERVICES
• Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No
• Open Date: 01/06/2026
• Close Date:
• Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate: $85,000
• Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate: $95,000

Systems Analyst II (SA-II) positions are mid-level information systems professionals that focus on the implementation of enterprise applications and system solutions. SA-II positions require the ability to work with functional operational units to analyze current business processes; support recommendations for process improvements; and instantiate desired processes in vendor provided solutions. SA-IIs are expected to work independently and with light direction from senior team leads.

SA-IIs must communicate, both written and orally, with a range of individuals including functional unit managers, staff, faculty, and professional staff, with diverse sets of content expertise. For the current ERA projects, ideal SA-IIs would have a general working knowledge of higher education research environments and processes.

• Perform moderately complex system analyses necessary to implement required application, system, or solution (30%)
• Configure, develop, and/or instantiate required applications, systems or solutions (35%)
• Document and communicate application (or module) functional specifications and revised solutions (15%)
• Assist in application/system testing and troubleshooting (10%)
• Participate in functional unit, research, technical and staff team meetings (5%)
• Other duties as assigned (5%)

• This position requires a bachelor's degree in information technologies or equivalent experience with at least 4 years of experience in the field or related experience.
• 3+ years of business or systems analyses experience
• 3+ years of experience with systems implementation including configuration of application modules, process workflows, and application-specific coding
• Working knowledge of business processes related to higher education and/or research.
• Certifications in relational database and web technologies - preferred

Required Competencies:

• Problem Solving – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; generates creative solutions; identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem‑solving situations; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Interpersonal – Collegial, collaborative, respectful and exhibits a strong work ethic; ability to work independently and in team settings; focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality and follows ITS policies regarding data security and protection; balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
  
  shares expertise with others.
• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals; works within approved budget; develops and implements cost‑saving measures; conserves organizational resources; ability to develop broader industry analysis and trending comparisons.
• Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically.
• Organizational – Supports our organization's goals and values; develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; adapts strategy to changing conditions; includes appropriate people in decision‑making processes.
• Reasoning Ability – Must be detail‑oriented and results focused.…