Functional Systems Analyst

34033BRFunctional Systems AnalystControllers Office

The University of Kansas Controllers Office Finance Help Desk seeks a Functional Systems Analyst to support the university's financial systems. The position reports to the Functional System Manager and works closely with the KU Financial Management Systems (FMS) team, Procurement Services and Accounts Payable and is focused on campus-wide functional support for all departments.

Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California, Delaware, Idaho, and Minnesota. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.

30% - Process Help Desk tickets requesting end-user assistance with the financial system, with a primary focus on campus support for Oracle Financials in the Cloud (FITC) and Concur products (Expense, Request and Travel). This role includes real-time training for end-users, problem solving and functional troubleshooting. Respond to both telephone and Help Desk ticket inquiries related to these applications. Assist as required in collecting and analyzing data related to the central applications performance and pending upgrades.

30% - Work collaboratively with other coworkers to perform tasks such as monitoring and troubleshooting supplier and order distribution errors and problems. Tasks may also include catalog related issues including enablement/maintenance as well as assisting FMS, Payables, Procurement and other support staff to resolve problems. Assist with system testing related to features, upgrades, and problem resolution, etc.

20% - Participate in and provide end-user training for FITC and Concur. This includes developing training materials, delivery of content and coordination of training locations. This may include but is not limited to coordinating departmental training with available resources, writing and editing instructional materials. Instruction may take a variety of methods: individual, groups, in-person or virtual. Training is provided to support staff, managers, researchers, and faculty as needed.

15% - Assist FMS team in evaluating and testing scenarios related to updates, custom fixes, problem resolution and enhancement projects in FITC.

5% - Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor''s degree in business, finance, information technology, or related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year professional accounting, procurement or other experience in an automated business environment, -OR- high school diploma/GED equivalent and three (3) years of professional work experience (i.e. Procurement, Accounts Payables, Supply Chain, Finance or related field).
• 1 year experience with Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint (samples of work may be requested) as evidenced by application materials.
• Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by application materials and interviews.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate to a wide constituency of business partners and users (as evidenced through the evaluation and interview process along with work history).
• Experience with Concur Expense, Request and Travel.
• Experience with Oracle Financials In the Cloud (FITC).
• One (1) year of Customer Service/Help Desk experience.
• One (1) year working as a trainer or presenting information in an instructional environment on a regular basis.
• Purchasing, Payables or Information Systems experience at a college or university.

Nolan Haire

nolanh@ku.edu

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications
• Resume
• List of three (3) professional references

Application review begins Monday, November 9th and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.

$49-$53,00009-Nov-202623-Nov-2026University of Kansas Lawrence Campus 1.0RegularNonexemptU-Unclassified Professional Staff M-F, 8-5Administrative/Management-KULTeleworkThe University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university''s programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.5237821No5541300210.00.026-Oct-2026