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POSITION SPECIFICS​

Org Location: Penn State College of Medicine – Office of the Dean
Reports To: Director, Strategic Initiatives

Position Summary:

The Business Analyst will play a critical role in the College of Medicine’s digital transformation efforts by working closely with IT and business units like Finance, Facilities, Research, Education, HR, and Faculty Affairs, to develop an administrative data warehouse, dashboards, and streamlined business intelligence processes. This individual will bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring that data and technology support the college’s operational and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Warehouse & Business Intelligence

  • Collaborate with IT teams to design and implement an administrative data warehouse that integrates key institutional data sources.

  • Define and document business requirements for data reporting and analytics.

  • Partner with business area stakeholders to develop, build, and deploy dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights for decision-making.

• Process Improvement & Digital Transformation

  • Assess and analyze current administrative workflows to identify opportunities for automation and optimization, using the MS Power Platform, including Power Automate.

  • Work with IT and business units to develop and implement new digital tools and systems that enhance operational efficiency.

  • Support change management efforts by developing training materials and assisting users in adopting new technologies.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Requirements Gathering

  • Conduct interviews, workshops, and surveys to understand business needs and translate them into functional requirements.

  • Act as a liaison between the Dean’s Office and business units to ensure alignment on digital initiatives.

  • Develop detailed documentation on business processes, client lifecycles, and user experience.

• Data Governance & Compliance

  • Work with IT and institutional leadership to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with universit