Senior Information Systems/Business Analyst

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University of South Carolina is hiring a Senior Information Systems/Business Analyst. The role involves managing the functional design, development, testing, and implementation of the Banner Financial Aid module, including planning and directing all aid-related system updates and coordinating with users and developers to enhance business processes and system functionality.

Highlights

Plan, direct, and perform analysis, testing, design, and implementation of Banner Financial Aid releases, patches, and upgrades.
Serve as primary contact for campus Financial Aid offices to resolve Banner issues and testing questions.
Coordinate development of new business processes and improvements resulting from system updates.
Report system status to management and represent Office of Student Financial Aid on identity management issues.
Requires knowledge of computer system analysis, design, and maintenance techniques.
Experience with the Banner Higher Education software suite is preferred.
Strong ability to interpret vendor release guides and translate them into business process changes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
Minimum qualifications: bachelor’s degree in related field plus 3 or more years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary range: $79,302 to $99,127 annually.

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Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by February 22, 2026.

Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	STA00008PO26
Job Family	Information Technology
Job Function	IT Business Systems Analysis
USC Market Title	IT Business Analyst
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133276
Job Level	P3 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)	Senior Information Systems/Business Analyst
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	Enrollment Management
Department	EM Financial Aid and Scholarships
State Pay Band	8
Approved Starting Salary	$79,302
Advertised Salary Range	$79,302 - $99,127
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	*Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm* *Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.*
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Information Technology

About USC

About University of South Carolina	From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement	The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	As part of the OSFAS Banner implementation and management team, this position is responsible for the functional design, development, testing and implementation of the Banner Financial Aid module. Plans and directs the analysis, testing, design and implementation of all aid-related releases, patches, and upgrades. Coordinates with users in developing new business process resulting from releases, patches, and upgrades. Directs the preparation of systems documentation and user manuals. Coordinates system development with internal and external developers. Reports to management on the status of the Banner Financial Aid module. Performs configuration changes needed for aid processing cycles. Represents the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships on identity management issues.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications	Experience working with the Banner Higher Education suit of software products, in planning, configuration and testing of releases, patches and upgrades.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Knowledge of computer system analysis, design, testing, debugging and maintenance techniques. Experience with or abilty to work with a third party higher education software system. Ability to read and understand vendor release guides and translate those guides into business process design, enhancements or modifications. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Plans, directs and performs the functional analysis, testing, design and implementation of all aid-related Banner releases, patches and upgrades. Performs configuration changes needed for aid processing cycles. Monitors the Ellucian product calendar and notification platforms for new releases, patches and upgrades, and provides information to the Banner Team in a timely manner to allow successful planning and preparation.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	30

Job Duty	Serves as the point-of-contact for campus Financial Aid offices to assist with identification and resolution of Banner problems, and questions about testing.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	30

Job Duty	Coordinates with users in developing new business processes resulting from releases, patches and upgrades, as well as design and implement improvements to current processes.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Reports to management on the status of the Banner Financial Aid module. Represents the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships on identity management issues including representation on the Duplicate Identity Resolution Team.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	As part of the OSFAS Banner implementation and management team, participate in other efforts as needed.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive	No
Hazardous weather category	Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date
Job Open Date	01/08/2026
Job Close Date	02/22/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant	Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. *We are only accepting applications submitted by* February 22, 2026.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/201008
EEO Statement	The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

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* Do you have a bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years of experience, which maybe substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No

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