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Tri-Alliance Information Technology Analyst
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Position Number: 5815905
Location: San Francisco, CA
Position Type: Business - Information Systems and Technology

Tri-Alliance Information Technology Analyst
University of San Francisco

R0010248
USF Hilltop Campus

Job Title:
Tri-Alliance Information Technology Analyst

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost for Sponsored Programs and External Partnerships, the Information Technology Analyst serves as a campus wide subject matter expert for electronic research administration (eRA) systems, which includes all research related software systems. The main responsibility for this position will be to provide user support as well as assist with and coordinate activities of the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) office.
This is a temporary position funded by a federal grant from the National Science Foundation as part of the Tri-Alliance project with Santa Clara University and Loyola Marymount University. (Grant funded one-year)

Full Job Description:

Essential responsibilities include:

Providing user support to all offices under OSP, as well as campus personnel and research administration support staff who support sponsored research related activities.
Assisting with coordinating and implementing tasks to:
- Identify and recommend solutions to improve the timeliness, transparency and quality of research data and related procedures
- Assist in revising and drafting new processes and procedures
- Develop data definitions and data integration points that will support a logical model for the research enterprise and related systems
- Analyze and recommend high-level methods for data access and reporting that may be satisfied through research enterprise systems tools or separate university-wide business intelligence tools
- Facilitate and document meetings with subject matter experts
- Formulate data access procedures that will maintain the balance between confidentiality, security and data accessibility.

Providing support of new strategic initiatives and opportunities in eRA that will facilitate researcher and institutional strategic goals; staying up to date with research administration changes and trends through various methods, including training, attending conferences and joining relevant organizations.

Leading business continuity preparedness related to research systems and data
Maintaining content to provide a user-friendly and responsive website with timely and comprehensive information about research project guidelines and procedures and useful tools to assist in proposal development, award management, protocol development and procedure implementation.
Developing and conducting training for staff and researchers in eRA system(s); working collaboratively with other OSP units to ensure interrelated research business processes are effective and support quality assurance efforts; assisting with collaboration between USF units (OSP, schools/colleges, departments and other central offices).
Working with peer groups and extramural groups to share collaborative strategic goals of the research communities to which USF belongs (e.g., NCURA, Banner, Workday, Tableau); maintaining strong relationships with vendors of systems used by OSP and participating in appropriate user groups and professional organizations.

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field.
3-5 years experience with education systems software, preferably accounting and grants management systems.
Knowledge in at least one of the following areas: research administration, eRA systems, implementation efforts, or a related area.
Demonstrated experience in analyzing complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolutions in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
Attention to detail with an ability to weigh relative values and importance of specific activities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a positive customer service attitude; self- starter, highly organized, quick learner, with the ability to work both independently and in a team.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in designing test plans to verify system enhancements or upgrades are working as intended.
Familiarity with administrative policies/procedures and research administration systems of an institution of higher education.
Prior experience with eRA systems and comparable systems.
Knowledge of federal, state and local government funding policies and procedures.

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time

Pay Rate:
Salary

Salary Range :
$90,000-$95,000 commensurate with experience

To apply, visit https://usfca.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/USF_Staff/job/USF-Hilltop-Campus/Tri-Alliance-Information-Technology-Analyst_R0010248.

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