Business Applications Analyst I

The right candidate is naturally curious and enjoys understanding how curriculum, academic policy, and technology intersect. They appreciate that behind every degree audit is a student's academic journey and take pride in building accurate, reliable tools that support student success. They enjoy solving puzzles, identifying inconsistencies, and creating solutions that are both technically sound and easy for others to understand.

If you enjoy interpreting complex curriculum, finding patterns in data, and building systems that simplify complicated academic requirements while partnering with colleagues to improve the student experience, this role could be a strong fit for you.

As the Campus Solutions Degree Audit Specialist, you will serve as the functional expert responsible for configuring, maintaining, and enhancing the Campus Solutions Degree Audit module. You will translate curriculum approved through university governance into system logic, ensure degree audits accurately reflect academic requirements, develop reports that support decision-making, and collaborate with campus partners to continuously improve the accuracy and effectiveness of the university's degree audit system.

This role blends analytical thinking, technical configuration, collaboration, quality assurance, and customer support. You will work closely with academic units, the Office of the Registrar, Information Technology, and other campus partners to ensure Campus Solutions Degree Audit remains accurate, efficient, and aligned with university policy.

Position Responsibilities:

Build and Maintain Campus Solutions Degree Audit

Configure, maintain, and enhance the Campus Solutions Degree Audit module for undergraduate and graduate academic programs.

Translate approved curriculum and academic policies into accurate system logic and functional requirements.

Implement curriculum changes approved through the University Committee on Curriculum (UCC) and other academic governance processes.

Ensure Campus Solutions Degree Audit accurately evaluates student progress toward degree completion.

Ensure Quality and Accuracy

Develop and execute functional test plans for degree audit changes, system enhancements, and PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) releases.

Validate degree audit functionality following PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) updates and other system enhancements.

Develop reports that monitor audit accuracy, curriculum implementation, and operational effectiveness.

Identify, analyze, and resolve discrepancies affecting degree audit accuracy.

Maintain documentation for degree audit configuration, business rules, testing procedures, and functional specifications.

Support and Partner with Campus

Serve as the primary functional resource for Campus Solutions Degree Audit questions from colleges, advisors, faculty, and Registrar staff.

Collaborate with academic units and Information Technology to evaluate business needs and implement system improvements.

Provide guidance on degree audit functionality, academic requirements, and best practices.

Develop user documentation and educational resources that promote effective use of Campus Solutions Degree Audit.

Improve Systems and Processes

Analyze business processes related to curriculum implementation and degree audit maintenance.

Recommend improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, and data integrity.

Participate in enterprise system projects, PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Develop reports and analytical tools that improve operational decision-making and support institutional priorities.

We value teamwork, innovation, excellence, respect, and service. We are committed to fostering an environment where people feel supported, challenged, and recognized, and where systems are designed to make complex academic requirements easier to understand and navigate.

If you enjoy turning complex curriculum into clear, reliable systems, and believe that thoughtful technology can improve the student experience, we encourage you to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

STANDARD 8-5

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.