Associate IT Business Analyst

The Associate IT Business Analyst at Vanderbilt University Information Technology plays an important role in connecting business needs with technological solutions. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements. The Associate IT Business Analyst uses their analytical skills to collect and interpret data, identifying trends and patterns that inform business decisions. They help document current business processes and define future state processes in collaboration with stakeholders. The position requires maintaining thorough documentation and ensuring effective communication between business and technical teams, supporting informed decision-making and ongoing process improvement.

About the Work Unit:

Vanderbilt University Information Technology is a human-centric organization that advances our university by delivering innovative solutions and frictionless experiences through collaboration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Requirement Gathering and Documentation:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, analyze, document, and validate business requirements.
• Understand the needs of various departments and translate them into clear and comprehensive specifications.

Data Analysis and Interpretation:

• Collect, interpret, and analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Utilize various tools and methodologies to extract and process data to support business decisions.

Process Mapping and Improvement:

• Document current business processes and assist in creating process flowcharts to identify areas for improvement.
• Work with stakeholders to help define future state processes and contribute to process optimization initiatives.

Stakeholder Communication and Collaboration:

• Facilitate communication between business and technical teams to ensure a common understanding of requirements and project objectives.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders to drive informed decision-making.

Documentation and Continuous Improvement:

• Maintain comprehensive and accurate documentation of requirements, processes, and project-related materials.
• Continuously monitor and assess business processes and systems, offering recommendations for enhancements and optimizations.

Supervisory Relationships:

This position does not have supervisory responsibility, this position reports administratively and functionally to the Executive Director Digital Strategies & Transformation Executive Director.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is necessary
• Relevant business analysis certifications are preferred
• 1-2 years of relevant experience is necessary
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are necessary
• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools is necessary
• Experience with data analysis tools and methodologies is necessary
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary
• Basic knowledge of project management principles and tools is preferred
• Familiarity with various software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) is preferred
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment is necessary
• Demonstrated commitment to VUIT’s Guiding Principles is necessary

Information Technology’s Guiding Principles:

• Trust and Respect- VUIT cultivates a community built on trust, mutual respect, and inclusivity, where all members feel valued and supported. We prioritize honesty, dignity, empathy, and a willingness to listen and understand. 
• Professionalism- VUIT strives to maintain a culture of maturity, accountability, and integrity to best represent the University and self. Have a sense of humility and poise in your work and daily interactions.
• Collaborate- VUIT commits to being inclusive in solution design where we value sharing within and partnering across the university. We are intentional about including our colleagues and preventing silos. 
• Bias-to-Action- VUIT is seen as a changemaker by exhibiting a decisive, self-starter, take-action approach with a willingness to make decisions without excessive deliberation. Personal initiative is recognized as a key part of the creative process.
• Communicate- Communication (written, verbal and non-verbal), within and outside VUIT, is open, thoughtful, welcoming, clear, proactive, concise yet complete, always honest, and delivered kindly.
• Innovate- VUIT pledges to be bold and challenge the status quo by inspiring a culture of creativity that promotes growth and advancement for the university. 
• Celebrate Each Other- We are intentional in showing appreciation for the work of others by valuing and acknowledging meaningful contributions at all levels of the organization.
• Optimize- VUIT will practice continuous and thoughtful optimization of our solutions and services to increase our human and technological capacity. Capacity drives innovation.

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates