The Center for Information Technology (CIT) at Oberlin College is leading a campus-wide transformation to modernize enterprise systems, streamline digital workflows, and expand data-informed decision-making. This transformation includes the implementation of a new cloud-based ERP system that will reshape administrative and academic operations across the College.

The IT Business Analyst will join the institution at a pivotal time, working closely with departments to reimagine processes, improve data access, and modernize enterprise applications. Reporting to the Associate Director of Enterprise Applications, this position plays a key role in ensuring campus-wide systems are responsive, efficient, and aligned with institutional priorities.

The analyst manages a portfolio of enterprise applications, including platforms supporting student advising (Anthology Reach), student engagement (Engage), and residential life (StarRez), and helps translate functional needs into workflows that improve user experience, reduce risk, and support long-term success.

Responsibilities:

This role combines business process analysis, data and reporting expertise, application lifecycle management, and technical consulting to support enterprise applications relied on by departments including the Registrar, Human Resources, Student Affairs, Finance, Admissions, Financial Aid, Academic Divisions, and Institutional Effectiveness and Planning (IEP/IR). The IT Business Analyst serves as a connector between functional users and technical teams, ensuring enterprise technology is configured and supported in ways that drive institutional effectiveness and student-centered service delivery.

Required qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Information Systems, Business Analysis, or a related field.
3+ years of experience supporting enterprise applications or ERP platforms (e.g., Banner, Workday, Anthology, OnBase).
Strong analytical skills with experience in process mapping, data modeling, or technical documentation.
Hands-on experience with visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Argos.
Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical configurations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service orientation.
Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and contribute to team-based projects.

Compensation:

Within the range established for this Administrative and Professional Staff position, salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Compensation includes an excellent benefits package including tuition benefits for eligible children to attend Oberlin College and many other institutions.

Special instructions to applicant:

Please complete the application process.

Diversity Statement:

Oberlin College is committed to the creation and nurturing of a diverse community of individuals through inclusive excellence. Diversity involves recognizing the value of differences and the inclusion of all members of the community including those that experience discrimination or under representation. This is a core value of the organization as we strive for a culturally diverse student body, faculty and staff that reflect the multicultural nature of the nation and our world and bring unique strengths and abilities, which contribute, to our institution. Oberlin College and Conservatory is an equal opportunity employer.

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About Oberlin College

Oberlin College & Conservatory is a four-year, highly selective liberal arts college that combines a top-ranked college of arts and sciences with a world-renowned conservatory of music. Combined, the two divisions enroll approximately 2,900 students. Founded in 1833, Oberlin College & Conservatory was the first college in America to make interracial education and coeducation central to its mission-traditions that live today within a commitment to positive social engagement. Located 35 miles southwest of Cleveland, OH, Oberlin College & Conservatory has earned a reputation of excellence based on the quality of its richly diverse student body, outstanding faculty, excellent facilities, and academic and technological resources. Learn more at http://new.oberlin.edu/about

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