Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Whitman College
Job overview
The Enterprise Business Analyst at Whitman College supports the Offices of Admission and Financial Aid by maintaining and enhancing enterprise technology systems to facilitate recruitment and financial aid processes.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves delivering application support and solution design for Financial Aid systems, maintaining integrations between Admission and Financial Aid systems, providing analysis for additional college business areas, and assisting with troubleshooting related to student work-study and aid posting.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan with 10% matching, paid time off, tuition remission, employee tuition waiver, employee assistance program, and relocation assistance for eligible employees.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 3+ years as an advanced user of integrated enterprise systems or 1+ year as a business technology analyst, plus 2+ years supporting Financial Aid or Admission offices; preferred qualifications include experience with Ellucian Colleague and higher education systems.
Work environment and culture
Whitman College values diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism, and access, fostering a welcoming and supportive community with a hybrid work arrangement and essential personnel duties including occasional night or weekend work.
Company information
Whitman College is a top liberal arts college located in Walla Walla, known for academic excellence and a diverse, engaged community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Job location and travel
Located in Walla Walla with eligibility for hybrid work arrangements per college policy.
Application process
Applications are reviewed starting June 27, 2025, continuing until filled, with disability accommodations available through Human Resources.
Unique job features
The role uniquely bridges Admission and Financial Aid systems with enterprise technology, supporting critical recruitment and financial aid functions with evolving federal requirements and system integrations.
Company overview
Whitman College is a private liberal arts college located in Walla Walla, Washington, known for its rigorous academic programs and strong emphasis on undergraduate education. The college generates revenue primarily through tuition, fees, and donations from alumni and benefactors. Founded in 1882, Whitman has a rich history of fostering a close-knit community and promoting critical thinking, leadership, and civic engagement among its students. The college is also recognized for its beautiful campus and commitment to sustainability and inclusivity.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience supporting or analyzing enterprise systems, particularly in higher education or financial aid contexts, highlighting skills in requirement gathering, solution design, and testing validation as described in the job role.
Showcase your proficiency with Excel for data filtering, validation, and transformation, as well as your ability to translate functional requirements into testing criteria, which are key for this position.
Apply through multiple channels including Whitman College's official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of getting noticed by their recruitment team.
Connect with current Enterprise Technology team members or staff in the Admission and Financial Aid offices at Whitman College on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent college initiatives on inclusion or asking about how technology supports their recruitment and financial aid processes.
Optimize your resume for ATS by using keywords from the job description such as 'enterprise systems,' 'financial aid,' 'admission systems,' 'Excel data analysis,' 'testing validation,' and 'business analyst,' ensuring these appear naturally in your skills and experience sections.
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