Banner Business System Analyst
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for Which they may be qualified.
Please Note:
* A criminal background check will be conducted on the candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
* If it is determined that no applicants meet the minimum competency, education, and experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.
* Salary will be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
* Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
* Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
* Your application for the position will not be completed until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
* If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at
OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834.
Position Details
Classification Information
| Position Classification Title |
IT Client Support Professional, Business Analyst |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Position Class |
89802 |
Position Overview
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Winston-Salem State University (
WSSU) is a distinguished institution that combines academic excellence, community engagement, and a commitment to fostering student success. We are proud to be North Carolina's only university to earn the distinguished designation of Opportunity College by the Carnegie Classifications of Higher Education and the American Council on Education (
ACE).
WSSU is dedicated to preparing students for leadership roles through rigorous programs in health sciences, business, education, and the humanities. Known for its supportive environment, the university fosters a close-knit community that nurtures both professional and academic excellence.
Situated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina-known as the city of Arts and innovation,
WSSU provides students with opportunities to engage in a dynamic mix of professional, social, and cultural experiences. Winston-Salem is home to thriving arts, healthcare, and technology sectors, offering both students and faculty unique collaboration opportunities and professional development pathways.
With its beautiful campus, strong sense of community, and dedication to fostering personal and professional growth, Winston-Salem State University is an ideal place to teach, work, and learn.
Find information about our current benefits and retirement options, our holiday schedule, and other discounts and perks at the links below:
UNC System Employee Benefits Central
UNC System Retirement Benefits
WSSU Holiday Schedule
WSSU Discounts and Perks |
| Position Summary |
The Office of Information Technology (
OIT) at Winston-Salem State University is seeking a knowledgeable and service-oriented Banner Business System Analyst.
OIT works to support and strengthen the academic, administrative, and associated research needs of all faculty, staff, and students at Winston-Salem State University through the provisioning, support, maintenance, availability, and outreach of Information Technology Services. This position serves as a member of the Banner Applications Solutions (
BAS) programming team supporting the University's
ERP administrative application suite. The Banner Business Systems Analyst (
BSA) works with the University's Enterprise Resource Planning (
ERP) system, Ellucian Banner to support the long and short term goals of the Division of Finance and Administration by creating and improving efficiency through process development, automation, and technical solutions.
The Banner Business Systems Analyst serves as the liaison between the Finance Business offices and IT as well as serving as the primary contact for Banner Finance issues. They will assist Finance and Administration in preparing internal and external reports from the Division of Finance and Administration, including, but not limited to annual financial statements, special requests from the Office of the State Controller,
UNC General Administration, Office of the Chancellor, etc.
Responsibilities of the Banner Business System Analyst include:
- Coordinate and participate in all tasks, projects, and implementations that involve technological projects which affect Finance.
- Create and maintain documentation for analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation activities.
- Test code, applications, systems per requirements and specifications, using industry best practice and department standards.
- Maintain working relationships with supporting areas in providing production support, resolving and troubleshooting system and business rule problems.
- Recommend system and functional modifications to aid in developing technical solutions, investigating alternative methods for solving problems of varying complexities.
- Identify jobs/processes that could be automated and work on their automation.
- Establish standards for user access and authorize and setup Banner finance security for all new access; review overall security periodically to determine appropriateness and minimize finance risks.
- Coordinate with Financial Services staff and outside entities such as software service providers for upgrades and maintenance of the University's information systems insuring that all interfaces are working properly.
- Assist Finance and Administration in the preparation of the financial statement reports.
- Serve as the liaison between the Financial Business offices and IT.
- Provide support by trouble shooting problems with Finance reports, processes, databases and applications.
- Review the working details and technical operations of Banner Finance and related financial systems, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
- Maintain documentation of system modifications, stating the problem and requested action.
- Design and write ad hoc reports using fourth generation reporting tools.
- Act as Primary WebFocus developer for Finance reports. Implement and update automation of regular and ad hoc reports.
- Apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) (General Ledger, Purchasing and A/P, etc.) and governmental accounting standards.
- Serve as a resource to departments in assessing additional technical needs related to Finance, HR/Payroll, and Student Accounts areas.
- Develop and monitor project plans to ensure tasks are competed per outlined standards and guidelines.
- Conduct workshops/training sessions for internal users of a system and external users and external users -campus wide.
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Position Information
| Position Number |
074709 |
| Working Position Title |
Banner Business System Analyst |
| Building and Room No. |
Elva Jones Computer Science Building, Suite 1111
On-Site (Non Remote) |
| Appointment Type |
Permanent Full-Time |
| If Time Limited. |
No |
| Appointment Length. |
12 |
Requirements and Preferences
| Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies |
Pandemic Mandatory Home |
| Normal Work Schedule |
Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.
On-Site (Non Remote) |
| Department Required Skills |
- Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment, or equivalent combination of training and experience from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Minimum of 2-4 years of Experience with Banner Finance or HR experience (or comparable ERP System) in a business systems analyst role.
- Demonstrated experience with project management, business process methodologies, data integration, or data extraction and reporting tools
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| Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education |
- Experience with Jaggaer, BDM, Slate, EAb products and UNC-Data Marts
- Experience with collaboration tools, business analysis techniques, or online training technologies
- Knowledge of one or more Ellucian Banner modules or applications
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| Required License or Certification |
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| Valid US Driver's License |
No |
| Commercial Driver's License Required |
No |
| Physical Required |
No |
| List any other medical/drug tests required |
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Posting Details
Posting Details
| Internal Posting Only |
No |
| Time Limited Position |
No |
| Appointment Length |
|
| Salary |
Commensurate with education and experience |
| Open Date |
07/17/2026 |
| Close Date |
07/31/2026 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Special Instructions Summary |
Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for Which they may be qualified.
Please Note:
* A criminal background check will be conducted on the candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
* If it is determined that no applicants meet the minimum competency, education, and experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.
* Salary will be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
* Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
* Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
* Your application for the position will not be completed until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
* If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at
OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834. |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- Other
Describe any work experience using BANNER software (Open Ended Question)
What is your experience with PL/SQL in Banner (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Document
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- References List
Optional Documents
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