Greater Chicago Midwest HERC

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $68,500 - Midpoint: $89,100 (Salaried E11)

Department/Organization: 702203 - AVP for Res Spon Prog & CGA

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for remote work subject to University policy. 

Job Summary: The Systems Analyst IV plans and configures high-complexity software systems to support the administrative function of the University under minimal supervision. This may include enterprise and highly critical applications. Assists in the development of processes. Creates workflows. Installs, configures, supports, and maintains integrations for vendor-supplied software systems. Works on a team and collaborates with specific departments, colleges, and customers around campus. Supports their needs, troubleshooting and resolving issues, and responding to their questions and concerns in a timely manner. Provides guidance, training, and/or supervision to other Systems Analysts.

Additional Department Summary: Serves as a senior-level subject matter expert responsible for the design, optimization, integration, and sustainment of highly complex, enterprise-level systems supporting the University’s electronic research administration (eRA) ecosystem. Provides expert leadership for research-specific system architecture, integrations, reporting frameworks, and data quality remediation, including integration with other institutional systems such as finance, human resources, compliance, and identity management platforms. Leads efforts with institution-wide impact, partnering closely with functional business analysts who provide research policy, regulatory, and operational expertise. Ensures that research administration systems are scalable, reliable, and aligned with broader campus technology modernization initiatives.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree and four (4) years of IT system analysis experience; OR bachelor's degree and six (6) years of IT system analysis experience; OR associate's degree and eight (8) years of IT experience to include six (6) years of IT system analysis; OR high school diploma or GED and ten (10) years of IT experience to include six (6) years of IT system analysis.

Skills and Knowledge: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated knowledge in system configuration, testing, and sustainment for highly integrated applications. Knowledge of change management and system adoption best practices for large?scale enterprise systems, including advising on training strategies, user readiness, and post?implementation stabilization.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Huron Research Suite. Experience working in higher education, research administration, healthcare, or similarly complex regulatory environments. Experience designing or overseeing system integrations and data flows between multiple enterprise platforms. Experience analyzing and resolving system and data issues through root-cause analysis. Experience supporting or implementing enterprise SaaS platforms (e.g., ERP, eRA, compliance, or financial systems). Experience supporting complex, enterprise-level administrative systems in a systems analyst or similar role.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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