Lead Business Systems Analyst

At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, we are driven by a clear purpose: to empower student success, advance innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. Guided by our strategic vision and commitment to excellence, UNCW offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees can make meaningful contributions while growing their careers.

Located in coastal North Carolina, UNCW combines the energy of a thriving academic community with the natural beauty of nearby beaches and outdoor spaces. Here, professional opportunity is balanced with an exceptional quality of life-creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

As a member of the Seahawk community, you'll benefit from a culture that values well-being, lifelong learning, and connection. UNCW offers a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. From comprehensive health coverage and retirement options to generous paid leave, tuition opportunities within the UNC System, learning and development opportunities, and wellness programs, UNCW is committed to helping you thrive both at work and in your personal life.

The Lead Business Systems Analyst manages financial data access on behalf of UNCW. This position plans, designs, examines, analyzes, develops, implements, administers, and monitors program processes, operation systems and efficient business, and financial systems. In addition to project managing and leading implementation teams, this position works directly with vendor project managers, consultants, and vendor support on system implementations, process review, research and resolution. Additionally, this position supervises one full-time tech support technician and a part-time employee and is responsible for the staff development, coaching, and mentoring of each team member.

Responsibilities include:

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

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The Business Affairs Division oversees a broad range of administrative and operational functions at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, including procurement, financial affairs, physical resources, capital management, safety and security services, building management and construction, information technology services, and auxiliary services.

Within this division, the Finance team supports the University's mission and strategic goals by delivering key financial services efficiently and effectively to students and the broader campus community. The Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance ( AVCF) leads the university's financial operations, which include the Controller's Office (Financial Reporting, General Accounting, Fixed Assets, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Travel, Non-Student Billing), as well as Student Accounts and Cashiers, Budget, Financial Systems, Tax, Financial Analytics, and Purchasing.

The Financial Systems unit supports the technology infrastructure that enables the university's financial operations. The team provides consultant, implementation, integration, analytical and data security services for the university's financial, eCommerce, travel and procurement systems and users. These systems currently include Ellucian Banner Finance, AR, Payroll and HR, e-Print, Evisions, Jaggaer, Emburse, SSRS, and TouchNet. The services provided by Financial Systems ensure optimal system integration, efficient business processes, reliable financial reporting, and strong internal controls over financial data.

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.