Peoplesoft Functional Analyst - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

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London, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Classification & Regular Hours:

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: 14

About Western:

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.

We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us:

The Web and IT Team designs and develops websites and web services for units within the Registrar's Office and Student Services.

The Team works with the large Enterprise IT systems, Peoplesoft Higher Education, Peoplesoft Human Resources, OWL, Laser Fiche, and collaborates with Western Information Systems Group (WISG) and WTS (Western Technology Services) on service outcomes for Faculty, Staff and Students.

The team provides complete support and maintenance, business analysis and are leaders in technological innovation.

Responsibilities:

The role co-ordinates and acts as a liaison between the OOR Staff and the WISG technical staff (Developers and DBA's) to create project scope, and specifications and help in the development and testing and final rollout to production of new functionality within the PS system.

This role also investigates and creates plans in conjunction with WISG to upgrade the HE PeopleSoft HE system and other core systems.

Qualifications:

Education:
Diploma in Computer Science
Undergraduate degree or Diploma in Computer Science or other quantitative area with a strong systems orientation is preferred
Experience:
2 years in a Higher Education environment, utilizing Peoplesoft
2 years in a Higher Education preferably in a Registrarial function is preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
In depth knowledge of Peoplesoft Higher Education information systems and processes
In depth knowledge of PeopleSoft reporting tools such as PeopleSoft Query and SQL
Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with technical and nontechnical users
Ability to write clear, concise procedural documentation
Strong client focus and a desire to achieve results is essential
Ability to analyze and synthesize sizable amounts of detail/data
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment, meet tight deadlines and adapt to growth and change
Demonstrated ability to work independently and achieve results
Advanced computer skills including spreadsheet design, work processing and database management
Knowledge of approaches and techniques for working with individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner
Selfmotivated multitasker with strong organizational skills
Strong problem solving skills including experience formulating and executing action plans
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.