The FSU Office of Distance Learning

The Business Analyst is responsible for planning, documenting, and evaluating progress of goals, milestones, and timelines for Office of Distance Learning (ODL) projects and activities. This position collaborates with ODL senior leadership, stakeholders, and subject matter experts, to develop or analyze policies and procedures in support of ODL’s mission. The Business Analyst provides assistance in strategic planning and manages special projects and initiatives.

This person performs needs assessments and process analysis to develop and implement project plans and timelines. This person designs, develops, and produces reports, which requires the collection, analysis, and compilation of supporting data. This person assists in strategic and budgetary planning and other duties in support of ODL's mission.

Tasks and duties include:

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining project plans ranging in scope from moderately complex to university-wide. These duties include coordinating with stakeholders, performing needs assessments, process analysis, milestone definition, change management, and coordination timelines.
• Working with ODL senior leadership on project prioritization, status reports, and cross-unit collaboration.
• Designing, developing, and producing reports and conducting special studies. This responsibility includes the collection, analysis, and compilation of supporting data and presentation of technical information in non-technical terms.
• Serving as liaison between ODL and other departments/customers (both internal and external).
• Assisting in strategic and budgetary planning.
• Assisting with special projects and other duties in support of ODL’s mission as required.

A Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.)

• Effective Communication: Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Independence: Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal to moderate supervision.
• Prioritize and Multi-task: Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Process Evaluation: Ability to evaluate process effectiveness and develop change or alternatives.
• Documentation: Ability to document existing and new processes.
• Report Preparation: Skill in preparing clear and concise reports, policies, procedures, correspondences, and other written materials.

Experience in project management, process analysis, and strategic planning. These qualifications include:

• Policy Development: Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Strategic Management: Knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles and practices to strategically align tasks and people with organizational goals and objectives.
• Project Planning: Knowledge of the principles and practices of project planning, development, and evaluation.

The ODL is seeking a talented business analyst to join our team as we support online students and faculty. As a business analyst, you will be responsible for planning, documenting, and evaluating progress of project goals, milestones, and timelines for Office of Distance Learning initiatives and activities. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, stakeholders, and subject matter experts, to develop or analyze policies and procedures in support of ODL’s mission, and will provide assistance in strategic planning and management of special projects.

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This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

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