Systems Analyst (PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, Student Information Systems)
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Systems Analyst to support the analysis, design, and implementation of PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, enterprise student information systems. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders to elicit and document business requirements, perform system gap analysis, and ensure solution alignment across functional and technical teams.
This position is ideal for candidates with strong experience in student lifecycle management, system implementation, and process reengineering within higher education institutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage with academic, administrative, and IT stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements related to admissions, academic records, curriculum, student financials, and related modules.
- Translate business requirements into functional specifications and work collaboratively with developers, architects, and QA teams.
- Conduct gap analysis between current workflows and target system capabilities.
- Support the design and validation of business processes, configuration options, and reporting requirements.
- Coordinate and support user acceptance testing (UAT), including test case development, defect tracking, and resolution.
- Provide input to data migration planning, integration specifications, and end-user documentation.
- Participate in change management activities, training sessions, and post-go-live support as needed.
Requirements:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, or related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in business analysis or functional consulting, preferably in the higher education or public sector domain.
- Hands-on experience with student information systems such as PeopleSoft Campus Solutions or Banner will be an advantage.
Technical & Functional Skills:
- Strong understanding of academic structures, student lifecycle processes, and institutional reporting requirements.
- Familiarity with SDLC, Agile methodology, and project management practices.
- Proficiency in writing business and functional requirement documents, process flow diagrams, and gap analysis reports.
- Comfortable working with tools such as SQL, Excel, JIRA, and collaboration platforms.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and quality.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in ERP/SIS upgrade or implementation projects.
- Experience working in higher education settings or with government/public sector clients.
- Exposure to middleware integration or analytics tools is a plus.
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