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Loyola University Chicago

INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Chicago, IL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $85K - $95K

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ January 7th, 2026

SQL

Edtech.com's Summary

Loyola University Chicago is hiring an Information Systems Analyst to implement enterprise applications and system solutions. This role involves analyzing business processes, supporting process improvements, configuring applications, and collaborating with various university stakeholders to support research projects and operational units.

Highlights
  • Perform moderately complex system analyses to implement applications, systems, or solutions.
  • Configure, develop, and instantiate enterprise applications and system solutions.
  • Document and communicate functional specifications and revised solutions.
  • Assist with application and system testing and troubleshooting.
  • Participate in functional unit, research, technical, and staff team meetings.
  • Requires a bachelor’s degree in information technologies or equivalent experience with at least 4 years in the field.
  • Must have 3+ years of systems analysis and systems implementation experience.
  • Preferred certifications in relational database and web technologies.
  • Technical skills include SQL, web application concepts, APIs, HTML/XML/JSON, Microsoft Office Suite, Visual Code Studio, and code repositories like GitHub.
  • Salary range between $85,000 and $95,000 annually.

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

Position Details 
Position Details
Job Title INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST
Position Number 8150995
Work Modality Hybrid – 3 In-Person
Job Category University Staff
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus Maywood-Health Sciences & Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campuses
Department Name RESEARCH & ANALYTIC SERVICES
Location Code RESEARCH & ANALYTIC SERVICES
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No
Duties and Responsibilities
Systems Analyst II (SA-II) positions are mid-level information systems professionals that focus on implementation of enterprise applications and system solutions . SA-II positions require the ability to work with functional operational units to analyze current business processes; support recommendations for process improvements; and instantiate desired processes in vendor provided solutions. SA-IIs are expected to be able to work independently and with light direction from senior team leads. SA-IIs must be able to communicate, both written and orally, with a range of individuals including functional unit managers/staff, faculty and professional staff, with diverse sets of content expertise. For the current ERA projects, ideal SA-IIs would have a general working knowledge of higher education research environments and processes.

Position Tasks:
  • Perform moderately complex system analyses necessary to implement required application, system, or solution (30%)
  • Configure, develop, and/or instantiate required applications, systems or solutions (35%)
  • Document and communicate application (or module) functional specifications and revised solutions (15%)
  • Assist in application/system testing and troubleshooting (10%)
  • Participate in functional unit, research, technical and staff team meetings (5%)
  • Other duties as assigned (5%)
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

  • This position requires a bachelor’s degree in information technologies or equivalent experience with at least 4 years of experience in the field or related experience.
  • 3+ years of business or systems analyses experience
  • 3+ years of experience with systems implementation including configuration of application modules, process workflows, and application-specific coding
  • Working knowledge of business processes related to higher education and/or research.
  • Certifications in relational database and web technologies – preferred

Qualifications
Required Competencies:
  • To perform the job successfully, individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Problem Solving – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Generates creative solutions; Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance.
  • Interpersonal – Collegial, collaborative, respectful and exhibits a strong work ethic; Ability to work independently and in team settings; Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality and follows ITS policies regarding data security and protection; Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
  • Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources; Ability to develop broader industry analysis and trending comparisons.
  • Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity.
  • Ethics – Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically.
  • Organizational – Supports our organization’s goals and values; Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Adapts strategy to changing conditions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
  • ·Reasoning Ability – Must be detail-oriented and results focused. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Communication skills – Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent documentation skills, and must be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business and finance correspondence. Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from peers and other Loyola staff, faculty, and students.

Communication/Team/Task Skills:
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills are required
  • Must be able to work as a team member in varied project settings
  • Must be able to work independently with light direction from team or project leads
  • Must be able to manage time commitments and meet deadlines


Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
Certifications in relational database and web technologies – preferred
Computer Skills
Desired Computer Skills:
  • Familiar with relational database concepts and tools including SQL and SQL developer tools.
  • Experience with web application and client/server application concepts including web server/application server architecture, APIs and HTML/XML/JSON.
  • Knowledge of project management
  • Ability to utilize normal Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, Teams)
  • Ability to use Visual Code Studio and code repositories (e.g., GitHub, VSS, etc.)
  • Experience with application programming interfaces (APIs)
  • Experience with or knowledge of end-user application roles and/or security classes
  • Experience with application query tools and report writers
  • Experience with workflow engines
Supervisory Responsibilities No
Required operation of university owned vehicles No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No
Physical Demands None
Working Conditions None
Open Date 01/06/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $95,000
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $85,000
Special Instructions to Applicants
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/34434
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you possess a bachelor’s degree in information technologies or equivalent professional experience and at least four years of experience in information technologies or a related field?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Public Job Posting
    • Internal Job Posting
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • Website
    • Other
  4. * How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values?

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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