Part-Time Business Analyst, Office of Governance, Accountability, & Compliance (OGAC)

Part-Time Business Analyst, Office of Governance, Accountability, & Compliance (OGAC)

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45515

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Commitment to Mission

At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to our mission of providing transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Guided by our vision to lead higher education through high-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities, employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

Through our One LSC Philosophy , we deliver excellent and uniform customer service, providing consistent information, and uniformly helping every student regardless of physical location, modality, college, campus, center, or medium.

This commitment supports Lone Star College System's strategic goals:

1. Opportunity through financial resilience

2. Leading in academic excellence

3. Strength in culture and talent development

4. Connections through bridges of prosperity

Great Colleges to Work For®

Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a Great Colleges to Work For® institution by The Chronicle of Higher Education. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an organizational culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-System Office

With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College System provides transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. The two-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today, offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs that empower students to take the next step.

Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20 locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu .

Lone Star College System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations: The Woodlands and University Park. Both are sites for multiple administrative departments and systemwide training programs.

The address is 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381. All applicants must reside in Texas.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The PT Business Analyst supports the Office of Governance, Accountability and Compliance (OGAC) assigned department by providing query development, data analysis, reporting, and project coordination in support of System compliance operations. Interfaces with other departments sch as the Office of Technology Services (OTS), Analytics and Institutional Reporting (AIR), and third-party technical administrators. The position generally works with moderate to limited guidance from others and utilizes prior knowledge and experience in the performance of their duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Develops, maintains, and documents data queries to extract, validate, and analyze information from multiple systems and platforms

2. Supports existing and new systems and platforms by evaluating data integrity, system functionality, and reporting capabilities

3. Troubleshoots data and system issues, performs root cause analysis, conducts testing, and collaborates with stakeholders to implement validated solutions

4. Designs, executes, and documents system and platform test plans to ensure accurate, reliable, and auditable data and reports

5. Identifies business system solution requirements by meeting with decision makers, system owners, and end users.

6. Evaluates options for system enhancements or new solutions and recommends approaches that strengthen compliance frameworks, improve data quality and integrity, and streamline processes

7. Creates clear, user-friendly reports, dashboards, and analyses using query and other analytical tools (Power BI, Excel Access)

8. Documents requirements for internal and external system interfaces, reports, workflows, job aids and security access to support the department's business needs.

9. Maintains current working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations that impact the department's scope of work

10. Seeks new ways to improve efficiency, and makes recommendations to management as needed

11. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Exceptional working knowledge of PCs and related software with a focus on Excel, MS Word, and Adobe Acrobat Pro

• Highly proficient with common office software; advanced knowledge of spreadsheets, formulas and database programs such as Microsoft Excel, Access, Power BI and other reporting software

• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal English communication skills

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

• Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment

• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position

• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related experience (i.e., experience pulling data to analyze and monitor to inform and support management decisions), or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Demonstrated experience in Excel, SQL, Tableau and/or Power BI

• Demonstrated experience in data extraction and report development

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in higher education technology or analyst positions, compliance

• MS Office Suite expert

• Oracle PeopleSoft experience

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $27.69

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

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How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are long term postings. To ensure you are receiving notifications on your application(s), you will need to opt into receiving system-generated notifications on your applicant profile.

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.