Professional and Classified Employment

A selection of employment opportunities with System Computing Services is listed here. For a full and up-to-date listing of all employment opportunities available with the Nevada System of Higher of Education (NSHE) please take a look at the  NSHE System Administration careers page.

Job Description

Learn more about the Senior Business Analyst – Payroll/Time Tracking position and apply through workday.com

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) invites applications and nominations for the position of Senior Business Analyst, Payroll/Time Tracking. This is a renewable, full-time, non-tenured, administrative position and reports to the Assistant Director or Workday. The position will be located in either Las Vegas or Reno, Nevada.  

The NSHE is comprised of eight institutions: two universities, a state college, four community colleges and research institute. The public system of higher education in Nevada continues to experience growth with significant opportunities in serving over 105,000 students and 15,000 employees. 

The Senior Business Analyst, Payroll/Time Tracking assists NSHE Payroll Services and other NSHE stakeholders in identifying and documenting their business processes and recommends refinements and improvements to processes relating to payroll, time tracking, absence, benefits, and human resources.  Working with NSHE’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Workday, the Senior Business Analyst also provides user support in complex problem analysis and resolution; designs and develops reports and data extracts that support campus business processes; develops technical specifications that support Workday customizations/modifications; assists in quality assurance testing of Workday business processes and integrations with other systems.  Monitors, coordinates, and communicates Workday changes, including customizations, modifications, and upgrades to all stakeholders.

SALARY GRADE: C (starting salary range is approximately $70,000 to $100,000 commensurate with education, experience, and training) Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, life, and retirement benefits.

APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE: October 1, 2023

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  A Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Business or a related field from an accredited institution is required with three (3) years of directly applicable experience and progressively responsible business analysis experience in a large ERP system (i.e. SAP, PeopleSoft, Workday, or similar) (or) a Master’s degree from an accredited institution with one (1) year of directly applicable experience and progressively responsible business analysis experience.  Alternatively, ten (10) or more years direct information systems experience working in a large corporation or university with at least two (2) years of formal education or training in a related field may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:  Successful candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.  It is recommended that applicants for this position address each of the following items in the letter of application:

  • Knowledge of key business functions in higher education in Payroll, Time Tracking, absence, human resources, benefits and/or administrative services such as accounting, procurement, and budgeting
  • Knowledge of information systems in accounting and human resources Ability to translate business process redesign and automation into administrative efficiencies.
  • Ability and experience in aligning data, policies, workflows, and information systems.
  • Ability to learn new technologies and the flexibility to adapt them to NSHE business processes.
  • Ability and experience in addressing technological, organizational and services challenges.
  • Ability to work with diverse individuals in a collaborative, tactful, productive manner.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, specifically with respect to consensus building, presentation of ideas and plans and project participation.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and an end-user service orientation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The duties of this position will include, but not be limited to, the following areas of responsibility:

  • Business Analyst is responsible for understanding the NSHE’s business processes and the capabilities of Workday and other business applications used by NSHE institutions that interface with Workday. By understanding the impact of the NSHE’s processes on application capabilities, the incumbent can help the NSHE solve their business problems and improve processes in the most efficient and effective manner.
  • As both the functional expert and the developer of technical specifications, the Business Analyst is an integral component in the creation of the technical solutions for identified for the NSHE business needs.
  • The Business Analyst assists the NSHE in developing effective testing scripts and ensures that applications are well tested.
  • Limited travel with overnight stays may be required in support of activities related to the position.
  • The position serves as a bridge between the campus functional and the SCS technical areas, and so he/she will have an excellent higher education functional knowledge in payroll and human resource business processes as well as a strong technical background in and information systems.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

TO APPLY: The application process will be handled through the Workday on-line search process.  Application materials must include a current resume, detailed cover letter, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of four professional references willing to be contacted.  Applicants should fully describe qualifications and experience, since the initial review will serve to evaluate applicants based on documented, relevant qualifications and professional work experience.  Applications will be considered incomplete without all requested materials.  References will only be contacted for those who advance to the final phase of the search and with prior consent of the applicant.  The review of materials will begin immediately.  Materials should be addressed to Sherry Olson, Director of Human Resources, and are to be submitted via on-line application at http://system.nevada.edu/Careers/index.htm.  For assistance with NSHE’s on-line applicant portal, contact Sherry Olson at (775) 784-4901.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS:  Current employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at NSHE institutions.  Once you log into Workday and type “Find Jobs” in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.  Locate the specific job posting by typing the requisition number (e.g. R0000000) in the search box

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications may be submitted until the position is filled.  The review of materials will begin immediately, however, for full consideration applications should be submitted by August 31, 2023.

Job Description

Learn more about the Business Analyst, HCM position and apply through workday.com

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) invites applications and nominations for the position of Business Analyst, HCM.  This is a renewable, full-time, non-tenured, administrative position and reports to the Assistant Director of Workday.  The position may be in Reno or Las Vegas.  

The NSHE is comprised of eight institutions: three universities, four community colleges, and a research institute.  The public system of higher education in Nevada continues to experience rapid growth, with significant challenges and opportunities in serving over 105,000 students and 15,000 employees.

NSHE maintains a wide area network and multiple data centers along with a wide variety of systems and applications to provide services to all of its institutions.  The Business Analyst is an integral part of the overall NSHE Workday team.  The Business Analyst position supports the Workday enterprise information system’s ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of related business processes, configuration, and related activities across the NSHE institutions.  This position provides a bridge between the campus functional and the SCS technical areas.

STARTING SALARY: Grade C (Starting salary is approximately $60,000 to $70,000 commensurate with education, experience, and training) Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, life, and retirement benefits.

APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE: October 1, 2023

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in business or a related field from an accredited institution, and two (2) years of directly applicable experience as a business analyst, or a Master’s Degree from an accredited institution with one (1) year of directly applicable experience,   Alternatively, five or more years direct related experience in a large corporation or university environment where a combination equivalent skills and knowledge were acquired will be considered.  Background and experience in higher education and/or expertise for a large enterprise or university is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Successful candidates should possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities.  Applicants should address the following items in their letter of application when applying for this position.

  • Knowledge of key business functions in higher education in HCM functional areas such as core, recruiting, talent, absence, and benefits
  • Knowledge of information systems in higher education to support the functions above
  • Knowledge of business analysis methods for process improvement and process redesign
  • Ability to translate business process redesign and automation into administrative efficiencies
  • Ability and experience in aligning data, policies, workflows, and information systems
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, specifically with respect to consensus building, presentation of ideas and plans, and project participation
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and an end-user service orientation

RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties of this position will include, but not be limited to:

  • The Business Analyst is responsible for understanding the client’s business processes and the capabilities of the business applications used by NSHE institutions.  By understanding the impact of the client’s processes on application capabilities, the incumbent can help the client solve their business problems in the most efficient and effective manner.
  • As both the functional expert and the developer of technical specifications, the Business Analyst is an integral component in the creation of the technical solutions for identified client business needs.
  • The Business Analyst assists the client in developing effective testing scripts and ensures that applications are well tested.
  • As a key player in IT projects, the Business Analyst, led by a senior IT team member, will participate on and provide input to IT projects.
  • The Business Analyst is the liaison between the campus functional user and the SCS technical staff. They turn business requirements into technical specifications so that other IT staff members can use these technical specifications to modify existing or develop new application functions.
  • Limited travel with overnight stays may be required in support of activities related to the position.

TO APPLY: The application process will be handled through the Workday on-line search process.  Application materials must include a current resume, detailed cover letter, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of four professional references willing to be contacted.  Applicants should fully describe qualifications and experience, since the initial review will serve to evaluate applicants based on documented, relevant qualifications and professional work experience.  Applications will be considered incomplete without all requested materials.  References will only be contacted for those who advance to the final phase of the search and with prior consent of the applicant.  The review of materials will begin immediately.  Materials should be addressed to Sherry Olson, Human Resources, and are to be submitted via on-line application at http://system.nevada.edu/Careers/index.htm.  For assistance with NSHE’s on-line applicant portal, contact Sherry Olson at (775) 784-3401 or solson@nshe.nevada.edu.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Current employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at NSHE institutions.  Once you log into Workday and type “Find Jobs” in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.  Locate the specific job posting by typing the requisition number (e.g. R0000000) in the search box

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications may be submitted until the position is filled.  The review of materials will begin immediately, however, for full consideration applications should be submitted by August 31, 2023.

Job Description

Learn more about the Administrative Analyst position and apply through workday.com

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) invites applications and nominations for the position of Administrative Analyst.  This is a renewable, full-time, non-tenured, administrative position and reports to the Sr. Executive Assistant.  The position will be based in either Reno or Las Vegas.  

The NSHE is comprised of eight institutions: two universities, a state college, four community colleges and a research institute.  The public system of higher education in Nevada continues to experience growth with significant opportunities in serving over 105,000 students and 15,000 employees. 

The Administrative Analyst supports the Senior Executive Assistant and the department. This position involves performing various administrative duties, acting as scribe during meetings, assisting in the review and analysis of electronic records, assisting in projects, and undertaking other assigned tasks.

SALARY/GRADE: Grade B (starting salary: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 to commensurate with education, experience, and training). Benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and retirement. 

APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE: September 1, 2023

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with two years of administrative experience or an Associate degree with four years of administrative experience, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to six years of acquired relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:  Successful candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities.  It is recommended that applicants for this position address each of the following items in the letter of application:

  • Standard administrative procedures, policies, and best practices.
  • Common office tools, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Recordkeeping and document control.
  • Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Analyze issues and identify solutions.
  • Research information and present findings.
  • Maintain confidentiality and discretion.
  • Work independently or within a team environment.
  • Take and transcribe notes.
  • Solid organizational skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The duties of this position will include, but are not limited to the following areas of responsibility:

  • Review and analyze electronic database records and correct errors or duplicates.
  • Identify routine inconsistencies, redundancies, or data integrity issues within the database.
  • Solicit agenda items for various meetings from attendees; prepare and distribute agenda prior to meeting.
  • Act as primary scribe during meetings, capturing accurate and detailed notes.
  • Organize and distribute meeting notes, and post to applicable library.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of an electronic records library.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to determine what type of documents/files should be added or maintained in the library.
  • Provide general administrative support, as needed, for assisting directors in the scheduling of meetings.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Executive Assistant and the Project Manager in helping plan and coordinate office and departmental projects and events.
  • Monitor departmental tasks on special projects and follow-up, as needed, until completion.
  • Serve as back-up for administrative processes such as receipt/invoice processing, travel, and expense report processing.
  • Assist the Senior Executive Assistant with any additional tasks or projects as needed.

TO APPLY: The application process will be handled through the Workday on-line search process.  Application materials must include a current resume, detailed cover letter, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of four professional references willing to be contacted.  Applicants should fully describe qualifications and experience, since the initial review will serve to evaluate applicants based on documented, relevant qualifications and professional work experience.  Applications will be considered incomplete without all requested materials.  References will only be contacted for those who advance to the final phase of the search and with prior consent of the applicant.  The review of materials will begin immediately.  Materials should be addressed to Sherry Olson, Human Resources, and are to be submitted via on-line application at http://system.nevada.edu/Careers/index.htm.  For assistance with NSHE’s on-line applicant portal, contact Sherry Olson at (775) 784-3401 or solson@nshe.nevada.edu.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS:  Current employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at NSHE institutions.  Once you log into Workday and type “Find Jobs” in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.  Locate the specific job posting by typing the requisition number (e.g. R0000000) in the search box

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications may be submitted until the position is filled.  The review of materials will begin immediately, however, for full consideration applications should be submitted by August 6, 2023.