The System Application Analyst serves dual roles within the Office of the Provost, related to systems application

development and data management and reporting. Across both roles, the position will serve as an expert in building and utilizing data-use tools.

 

Computer Information System Development and Support: The position is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining operational applications and computer information systems used by various departments across the educational mission. The position serves as an independent resource to help create and maintain effective systems needed to make instruction operate smoothly. The position will work to build stable, institutionalized solutions, and integrate those into existing platforms as needed.

 

Data management and Reporting: The position is responsible for gathering and maintaining data, analyzing data and statistics, and preparing reports within the new Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness. This position will create quality data visualizations and dashboards to showcase institutional effectiveness to both internal and external audiences. The position will directly support strategic initiatives and programs in the Office of the Provost. Data efforts will require understanding of research design principals and education evaluation and a commitment to facilitating evidence-based decision-making.

Computer Information System Development and Support:

 

The role focuses on creating and maintaining complex computer systems that align with and support the educational objectives, ensuring these systems are effective, up-to-date, and user-friendly. Key responsibilities include:

• Stakeholder Engagement: Regular meetings with high-level operational and academic leaders, and other stakeholders to understand their technical needs for new systems and applications.
• Solution Evaluation and Consultation: Assessing the effectiveness of potential solutions and providing advice on systems for data gathering and usage in analytics and operations.
• New System Creation and Design: Developing new computer application systems to meet the operational requirements of the educational mission, including designing, developing, modifying, and maintaining these systems which will be used to maintain compliance with the standards for university accreditation.
• Maintenance and Modification: Ongoing responsibility for the upkeep of newly developed computer information systems, including updating them as business needs evolve.
• Feature Development and Implementation: Developing, implementing, testing, and documenting changes and updates to existing applications in collaboration with operational leaders and users.
• Documentation and Training: Producing documentation for existing applications and providing necessary training to users.

Data Management and Reporting

 

The role supports university reporting (governmental and internal) and effectiveness efforts as a data expert within the education mission. The position serves as a resource across the educational mission to integrate data-informed analysis into all aspects of university decision-making. Key responsibilities include:

• Analytical Infrastructure Development: Develop and maintain the analytical infrastructure within the new Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness for academic reporting. Help build stable institutional systems to reinforce data-use across the university. Interpret researched information and proposes actions to high level educational leaders to achieve the goals of the educational mission.
• Data Extraction and Integration: Extract and combine data from internal and external sources. Transform data by designing and implementing business logic. Utilize statistical, spreadsheet, and database tools, to analyze findings. Apply programming languages and software packages or create new programs to retrieve, edit, and tabulate data from various databases and files.
• Reporting: Oversee and ensure the quality and timely production of regular and ad hoc reports.
• Data Presentation: Display and maintain data through the creation of dynamic dashboards, graphs, and summary tables.
• Review and Consultation on Documents: Review reports, papers, memos, and articles to ensure proper use of data and offer consultation to University Stakeholders.
• Results Analysis and Solution Proposals: Analyzes results, identifies areas needing improvement, and proposes solutions to educational leaders.

• Master’s degree in computer science, a related field, or a clinical field and two years work related experience in the information technology field or a combination of clinical or operational healthcare environments; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, a related field, or a clinical field and four years work related experience in the information technology field  or a combination of clinical or operational healthcare environments; OR
• Associate’s degree in computer science, a related field, or a clinical field and five years work related experience in the information technology field or a combination of clinical or operational healthcare environments; OR
• Six years work related experience in the information technology field or a combination of clinical or operational healthcare environments; OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience where one year of experience will be substituted for an Associate’s degree and two years of experience will be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated successful work experience with database systems, data analysis, and coding skills such as SQL, SAS, SPSS, Strata, R, Python or DB Visualizer.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, initiative and the ability to work with diverse groups; students, faculty, staff, IT group. Successful demonstration of positive teamwork attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team. Excellent communication skills. Demonstrated professionalism and integrity.
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of responsibilities.
• Excellent forecasting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail; successful demonstration of experience working in detail-oriented capacity with proven record of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to be self-directed and set own work priorities.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated awareness of and advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Master’s degree in computer science, data science, or related field; AND
• Five years of experience that included programming of computer applications, database maintenance, technical writing.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with Microsoft PowerBI or other data Dashboarding software.
• Demonstrated successful work experience with web application development.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

• Flexibility to work irregular hours as needed.

Benefits:

• Two raises per year – One at anniversary date and one across the board annual increase
  
• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
  
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
  
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
  
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
  
• 8 paid holidays per year
  
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
  
• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.