Business Systems Analyst Jobs in Iowa

Position Title:

Business Systems Analyst I

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Job Description:

Summary:

The Office of Student Information (OSI) is excited to announce an opening for a Business Systems Analyst I position. This role is focused on the entire Workday Student ecosystem related to the responsibilities of the Enrollment and Engagement team, including responsibilities related to the Office of Admissions and the Graduate College.

The successful candidate will analyze and execute work with a cross-functional lens to ensure configuration has considered all possible down-stream and cross-stream impacts.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assists with the collection, analysis, testing and documentation of data to support student business operations and configuration.
• Assists in the configuration of Workday to support the success of all stakeholder units.
• Performs support ticket resolution or escalation as needed.
• Assists in the continuous improvement efforts regarding policies and procedures, communication plans, and new processes to support stakeholder area success.

We are looking for candidates that have a problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset with related experience in customer service, business systems analysis or related work (software development, network diagnostics, or solution design as examples) to show the execution of those skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant professional certificate
• Experience with business systems analysis or related work (software development, network diagnostics, solution design)
• Experience writing requirements and translating them into technical solutions
• Experience reproducing and troubleshooting user issues and finding novel solutions
• Experience with or training about database architecture

Additional information: Hybrid work environment with remote and on campus duties. Core hours are M-F 8am-5pm with the option of 7:30am-4pm with appropriate coverage.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS808

Original Posting Date:

July 1, 2026

Posting Close Date:

July 7, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R19518

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.