Curriculum Management System Analyst (0657U), Office of the Registrar - 58854 About Berkeley

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The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

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Departmental Overview

Office of the Registrar (OR) supports every registered student, as well as all the faculty and staff who interact with them. We are committed to helping students discover an academic path that fulfills graduation requirements and that augments and enriches their education beyond the boundaries of their degree program. We are stewards of student data, and are responsible for maintaining the integrity of every academic record. We work with the schools, colleges and departments, and IT system groups to ensure adherence to policies, regulations and procedures as mandated by the UC Regents and the Faculty Academic Senate; accuracy of data; and to provide access and security for the curriculum, academic records and other data needed to fulfill Berkeley's academic teaching mission.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: September 27, 2023

Responsibilities

Performs highly complex analysis of business and user needs, documentation of requirements and translation into proper system and process requirement specifications.
Creates and maintains instructional materials, tutorials, and other documentation.
Provides advanced support, change management communication, and training on new applications and policy recommendations.
May lead a team of business analyst professionals.
Performs highly complex analysis to develop report requests and recommendations for campus stakeholders (including Senate faculty and senior leadership).
Initiates, facilitates, implements and documents work process changes.
Prepares and approves or obtains approval for business process and procedural documentation.
Initiates and oversees changes in processes and procedures.
Applies advanced business analysis concepts to identify, evaluate and define highly complex systems scope and objectives based on advanced knowledge of applicable business practices, processes and systems and industry standards to meet end-user needs.
Works at the highest technical level of various phases of systems analysis.
Considers the business implications of applying technology to the current and future business environment.
Initiates, designs or modifies highly complex systems and procedures where standardized policies or procedures may or may not exist.
Creates highly technical specifications for systems with broad impact on Berkeley students and faculty.
Develops unit integration and acceptance testing plans and scenarios.
May lead cross-functional teams to address complex business or systems issues.
Collaborates with a cross-functional team of campus colleges to develop policy recommendations and new features or troubleshoot system issues.
Sets the technical requirements for complex specifications.
Assumes additional projects and responsibilities in response to emerging issues.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending conferences and workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in user groups; benchmarking best practices.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of business and process analysis functions.
Advanced skills and methodologies associated with process and software design, modification and implementation.
Demonstrated skills needed to develop process and system implementation plans.
Demonstrated experience engaging with diversity through activities such as fostering an inclusive environment, working with students and staff from diverse backgrounds, or incorporating diverse perspectives into their work.
Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team.
Ability to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated problem solving skills.
Ability to lead with curiosity and understand that to create change, one must first understand the root problem the user is wanting to solve.
Ability to understand the importance of using data to drive decision-making and enjoy working collaboratively in an innovative environment.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to bridge functional and technical resources by communicating technical information effectively with individuals of varying systems and technical expertise and business needs.
Ability to manage multiple activities in a deadline-oriented environment, highly organizes, flexible, and rigorous attention to detail.
People and solutions-focused with a positive outlook and the ability to thrive equally when working as an individual contributor and collaboratively with a cross-unit team.
Demonstrated testing and test planning skills.
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of related areas of IT.
Knowledge relating to the design of processes and software across the organization.
Experience with APIs, ability to parse content from the course API, Class API, etc.
Demonstrated experience with process analysis, systems analysis, process architectures and systems analysis methodologies and practices including traditional waterfall, Agile, Agile Scrum, UML, UML Enterprise, et cetera.
Understanding and skill in complex process and systems requirement documentation standards, such as Use Case modeling, User Story creations and narrative description.
Skill in conducting interviews, specifically to elicit business requirements and understand user experience.
Advanced degree in a related area such as higher education administration, student affairs, management, or leadership and/or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. 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 certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $116,000.00 - $136,700.00. The full salary range for this position is $95,300.00 - $178,100.00.

This is a 100% full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
This position is exempt and paid monthly.
This is a remote-friendly position, eligible for between 50% - 100% remote capability.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.

For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please see the University of California Discrimination, Harassment, and Affirmative Action in the Workplace policy.

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