Business Systems Analyst at Virginia Union University

Virginia Union University (VUU) is a distinguished private institution founded in 1865 that proudly upholds a legacy of academic excellence and community engagement. With a historic 86-acre campus, it offers a dynamic and nurturing environment for its 1,568 undergraduate and graduate students. Virginia Union University is recognized in the 2024 edition of U.S. News & World Report, holding a prestigious position as #39 among Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

VUU provides a robust array of academic programs, including 35 Bachelor's, 11 Master's, and one Doctoral degree. Virginia Union University remains steadfast in its commitment to offering accessible, high-quality education, instilling a sense of assurance and confidence in its students. It fosters a vibrant intellectual community dedicated to the holistic development of future leaders.

 Five fundamental principles (core values) guide Virginia Union University. Each principle is essential to our ability to provide a Best-In-Class educational experience for students, faculty, and staff. These principles help our community understand the right path to fulfilling our institution's mission. The principles are Innovation, Spiritual Formation, Integrity, Diversity & Inclusion, and Excellence.

The Business Systems Analyst is responsible for evaluating, designing, and optimizing business processes across multiple functional areas, ensuring that enterprise systems and applications support institutional effectiveness. The Analyst acts as a liaison between end-users, IT, and university leadership to translate business needs into technical solutions, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen decision-making through data analysis. This role requires strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills to guide projects that directly impact student success, faculty support, and administrative excellence.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and implement business processes and system workflows to support university priorities.
• Partner with academic and administrative leaders to assess current systems, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.
• Ensure business systems align with institutional strategy and compliance requirements (accreditation, FERPA, HIPAA, etc.).
• Lead cross-functional teams in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of enterprise applications.
• Facilitate communication between technical staff, functional stakeholders, and executive leadership.
• Recommend innovative technology solutions to improve efficiency, data accuracy, and user experience.
• Provide advanced reporting, dashboards, and analytics to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across enterprise systems.
• Partner with Institutional Research and IT to enhance data governance practices.
• Serve as a consultant to departments on technology adoption and process improvement.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in business systems analysis, IT project management, or enterprise applications, preferably in higher education.
• Must be able to lift 10 pounds.

Application Process

Candidates are required to submit their resume, four professional references and a cover letter. The application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. A background investigation and reference check will be required prior to employment. For any questions or concerns, please contact [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer

Virginia Union University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class.

For more information about Virginia Union University, visit VUU About Page.