Enrollment Services Programmer Analyst

Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department: 61100 – Admissions

Advertised
Salary: $51,000 – $54,000 Salary commensurate with education, experience, and other
requirements.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following
link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

Admin / Admin Temp Benefit
Plans

FLSA: Exempt

Temporary/Continuing:
Continuing

Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time

Union Group: N/A

Term of
Position: 12 Month

At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause

Summary of Position
*
Develop, execute, measure, and evaluate student data and produce accurate reporting and analysis to appropriate personnel for the Enrollment
Services Unit, as well as, the University at large.
* This position utilizes Banner data to enhance existing processes and to create and
refine reports germane to the University’s vision and goals.

The selected candidate for this position must be authorized to work in
the United States at the time of hire without employer assistance or sponsorship now or in the future.

Position
Type: Staff

Required Education
* Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with an
emphasis in Computer Information Systems or a related field.

Required Work Experience
* Two years of work
experience with data development, analysis and reporting, or a combination of work experience and education/training that would provide the
required knowledge and abilities may qualify.

Physical Demands

• Office Enbrionment
• Bending
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Repetitive movement

Additional Education/Experiences to be
Considered
* Previous experience working with Banner, developing reports with current reporting platform, and/or working in a
college/university environment.
* Work experience with student information systems, database software, and computer programming
data.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities
* Implement software changes in accordance with Information Services’
system development methodology and security controls.
* Provide support for the development and coordination of reports across the areas
of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, & Administration and Finance.
* Identify and recommend innovative solutions to complement and
enhance processes and student services.
* Provide support and development for essential Financial Aid processes, including FAFSA data
load, aid packaging and awarding, satisfactory academic progress, state award certification, and reimbursement as needed.
* Respond to
ad-hoc requests to provide assistance in locating data to improve strategic decision-making.
* Develop reporting solutions to answer data
requests made by various University departments that include current college statistics and metrics for measuring retention, completion,
efficiency, and success.
* Assists with the University’s responses to external data requests from governmental agencies and other
associations, including state surveys, national surveys, accreditation and licensure requests, and other miscellaneous requests for
information.
* Monitor and address issues with student data quality in cooperation with other technical staff in Enrollment Services and
across the University.
* Achieve a working knowledge of assigned administrative applications, including functional, technical, and
end-user processes.
* Prepare relevant documentation and reports to support information technology planning and implementation.
*
Collect and analyze information, provide research support for use in management decision­ making that includes the University’s Strategic
Plan.
* Develop and support data visualization solutions to support University planning and decision making.
* Cultivates an
environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty
and staff to thrive authentically.
* Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
*
Represent the University at state and national meetings as needed.
* Carries out these responsibilities in accordance with University
policies and applicable laws.
* Reports directly to the Director of Institutional Research and Testing.
* Responsible for maintaining
the confidentiality of designated information.
* Attend various conferences and seminars relating to enrollment and student system
management and the integration of technology.
* Supervise student support staff as needed.
* Any other duties assigned within the
position classification area.

Skills and Abilities
* Expertise in programming using higher level languages such
as SQL.
* Knowledge and use of a variety of software programs including, Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
* Demonstrated
successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic and life
experiences.
* Knowledge and use of databases and querying.
* Knowledge of basic statistical concepts.
* Strong analytical skills
and attention to detail.
* Work independently and as part of a team.
* Work on multiple projects concurrently and meet
deadlines.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript 1

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of an
unofficial transcript of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in Computer Information Systems or a
related field. Transcripts must include the institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, and degree awarded. Finalists will be
required to submit an official transcript.

Initial Application Review Date: June 8, 2026

Open Until
Position is Filled?: Yes

EEO Statement

Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment
opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and
educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and
other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.

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