Top Benefits
About the role
FUNCTIONAL ANALYST
SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
Competition No. 25.07.182
CATEGORY
SALARY
CLOSING DATE
Full-Time Non Recurring Term (35 hours per week)
MSA Band E (Steps 1-8): $29.608 - $43.050 per hour. $53,886 - $78,351 per annum (Based on 35 hours per week).
July 18, 2025
About Us
MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton’s diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.
Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 19,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.
Opportunity
MacEwan University is seeking a Functional Analyst for a full-time, 12-month term opportunity with the School of Continuing Education.
The Functional Analyst is responsible for identifying and facilitating opportunities for the development and enhancement of the different modules in the University’s ERP/Student Information System to support the institutions Continuing Education programming. You will be responsible for working with all staff in SCE Program areas as well as the Office of the University Registrar (OUR), and project staff in Information Technology Services ERP team in a collaborative and supportive role.
Key responsibilities include:
- Completing annual configuration and system testing that supports SCE operations;
- Training SCE staff in student information system functionality and business processed;
- Writing queries to support the internal business process with SCE;
- Problem solving and resolution facilitation for system defects and or system failures in relation to required business processes;
- Assuming the Functional Area subject matter expert role on the different ERP development projects being worked on by the institution on an annual basis;
- Working with the supervisor to support internal and external communication regarding new initiatives or business process changes related to new functionality being released;
- Ensuring student information system data integrity by using ad hoc or query reports to aid in necessary individual file clean-up; and
- Managing all T2 eHelp tickets submitted regarding School of Continuing Education functionality and issues related to students only registered in SCE courses and programming. This work will include troubleshooting as many issues as independently as possible or redirecting system issues to either a unit specific specialist or the ERP3 according to the ticket escalation protocol.
SKILLS
You will have:
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written);
- The ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of managers, and subject matter experts;
- The ability to successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously;
- Strong research and analytical skills;
- Proficiency in current industry best practices;
- Strong relationship building skills;
- Problem-Solving and structured analysis skills; and
- The drive of a self-motivated individual, eager to complete research by independently reading and analyzing various user manuals and business process documentation, along with the ability to facilitate and organize effectively.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in business planning, system analyst, research and troubleshooting complex system solutions.
- Business process management experience would be considered asset.
- PeopleSoft, Campus Solutions business knowledge (other ERP system or relational database experience will be considered) would be considered an asset.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
BENEFITS
When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:
- Competitive base pay
- Generous vacation time
- Flexible benefits package
- Continuous learning culture
- Opportunities for career growth
About MacEwan University
Founded in 1971, MacEwan University provides student-focused instruction in a warm and supportive atmosphere. We focus on teaching, so our students can focus on learning. It’s been a cornerstone of who we are for more than 50 years. And we continue to build on that reputation.
Offering more than 65 programs, the university provides a transformative education in a collaborative and supportive learning environment. Creativity thrives here through research and innovation that engages students, faculty and the community.
Learn more about our programs: MacEwan.ca/Programs
Passion and dedication have made MacEwan the university it is today and have created the foundation for what it will be in the years ahead. As an outstanding educational organization, we rely on our employees' collaboration and expertise to keep us on the right path. So when we look to the future, and as MacEwan University continues to expand and innovate, we are always seeking exceptional individuals to join our team.
Learn more about working at MacEwan University: MacEwan.ca/HR
Top Benefits
About the role
FUNCTIONAL ANALYST
SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
Competition No. 25.07.182
CATEGORY
SALARY
CLOSING DATE
Full-Time Non Recurring Term (35 hours per week)
MSA Band E (Steps 1-8): $29.608 - $43.050 per hour. $53,886 - $78,351 per annum (Based on 35 hours per week).
July 18, 2025
About Us
MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton’s diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.
Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 19,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.
Opportunity
MacEwan University is seeking a Functional Analyst for a full-time, 12-month term opportunity with the School of Continuing Education.
The Functional Analyst is responsible for identifying and facilitating opportunities for the development and enhancement of the different modules in the University’s ERP/Student Information System to support the institutions Continuing Education programming. You will be responsible for working with all staff in SCE Program areas as well as the Office of the University Registrar (OUR), and project staff in Information Technology Services ERP team in a collaborative and supportive role.
Key responsibilities include:
- Completing annual configuration and system testing that supports SCE operations;
- Training SCE staff in student information system functionality and business processed;
- Writing queries to support the internal business process with SCE;
- Problem solving and resolution facilitation for system defects and or system failures in relation to required business processes;
- Assuming the Functional Area subject matter expert role on the different ERP development projects being worked on by the institution on an annual basis;
- Working with the supervisor to support internal and external communication regarding new initiatives or business process changes related to new functionality being released;
- Ensuring student information system data integrity by using ad hoc or query reports to aid in necessary individual file clean-up; and
- Managing all T2 eHelp tickets submitted regarding School of Continuing Education functionality and issues related to students only registered in SCE courses and programming. This work will include troubleshooting as many issues as independently as possible or redirecting system issues to either a unit specific specialist or the ERP3 according to the ticket escalation protocol.
SKILLS
You will have:
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written);
- The ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of managers, and subject matter experts;
- The ability to successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously;
- Strong research and analytical skills;
- Proficiency in current industry best practices;
- Strong relationship building skills;
- Problem-Solving and structured analysis skills; and
- The drive of a self-motivated individual, eager to complete research by independently reading and analyzing various user manuals and business process documentation, along with the ability to facilitate and organize effectively.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in business planning, system analyst, research and troubleshooting complex system solutions.
- Business process management experience would be considered asset.
- PeopleSoft, Campus Solutions business knowledge (other ERP system or relational database experience will be considered) would be considered an asset.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
BENEFITS
When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:
- Competitive base pay
- Generous vacation time
- Flexible benefits package
- Continuous learning culture
- Opportunities for career growth
About MacEwan University
Founded in 1971, MacEwan University provides student-focused instruction in a warm and supportive atmosphere. We focus on teaching, so our students can focus on learning. It’s been a cornerstone of who we are for more than 50 years. And we continue to build on that reputation.
Offering more than 65 programs, the university provides a transformative education in a collaborative and supportive learning environment. Creativity thrives here through research and innovation that engages students, faculty and the community.
Learn more about our programs: MacEwan.ca/Programs
Passion and dedication have made MacEwan the university it is today and have created the foundation for what it will be in the years ahead. As an outstanding educational organization, we rely on our employees' collaboration and expertise to keep us on the right path. So when we look to the future, and as MacEwan University continues to expand and innovate, we are always seeking exceptional individuals to join our team.
Learn more about working at MacEwan University: MacEwan.ca/HR