Systems Analyst

Position Summary

Identify, enhance, develop, and maintain technology solutions that contribute to the University’s strategic goals. Participate in process and workflow improvement and develop requirements for current and future projects. Analyze business processes and develop project plans and specifications to address departmental needs. Develop an in-depth knowledge of University students and business processes and data while continuing to look for opportunities to grow individual leadership, management, and communication skills.

• Analyze business requirements and implement applications and solutions to improve the University’s student and business processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT analysts, vendors, and functional department users, to gather requirements and develop project plans and specifications, including detailed functional and technical requirements, schedules, test plans, and approval criteria
• Work with ITS groups, University departments, and vendors to implement, integrate, and maintain third-party applications and their integrations with University applications
• Meet with schools and departments to discuss and implement modifications and upgrades to existing applications
• Act as a liaison between third-party vendors, University schools/departments, and the IT Department
• Provide software demonstrations and training to school and department users as needed
• Stay current with emerging web technologies and industry best practices by attending educational workshops, reviewing new developments in the IT world, and job-related networking
• Support the team in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues as they arise

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, business, or management preferred but not required. Equivalent experience or certifications accepted
• 1–2 years of IT/application support, business analysis, or reporting experience (higher education preferred)
• Experience with scripting languages preferred but not required
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong customer/user focus
• Excellent communication and time management abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently as needed

• Knowledge of Banner is preferred but not required
• Project management
• Strong analysis skills and the ability to translate technical specifications, etc., into terms that users can understand
• Familiarity with Microsoft tools, including Co-Pilot and Power BI
• Create and maintain application documentation and provide user instruction and training

$70,000 - $80,000

Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service.

Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.

As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect.

Every role at YU contributes to our broader mission of education, research, and societal impact, ensuring that all members of our community—students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends—are inspired to make a difference. We invite you to bring your talent and passion to YU and join us in shaping the future.

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