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Application Systems Analyst III

Company:
Ohio University
Job Location:
Athens, Ohio
Category:
Network/System Administrator
Type:
Full-Time
Business Title
Application Systems Analyst III

Applications Accepted From
University Wide, Public: Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please complete the online quick application and attach the required documents. For references, please provide names, addresses and current contact information for 3 professional references. Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is identified; for full consideration, please apply by posting end date.

First consideration will be given to qualified internal candidates.


This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number: 2016464T

Department Summary

OHIO IT partners with colleges and units to deliver reliable, secure, and user-centered technology that supports teaching, learning, research, and operations. We work in a product-oriented model, aligning roadmaps and services to university priorities, improving experience, building trust, and increasing efficiency. Team members collaborate across IT, academic and administrative units, and vendors to solve problems, reduce risk, and deliver measurable outcomes for the University.

The Application Systems Analyst III specializes in designing and maintaining solutions using Microsoft 365 platforms, including Power Apps and Power Automate, to support operational processes across the university. Serves as a departmental resource for platform capability and solution design and takes a lead role in projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Position Profile

Administers and manages non-enterprise applications, both cloud and on-premise, including technical testing, troubleshooting, analysis, installation, configuration and maintenance. Manages vendor relationships. Provides technical guidance pertaining to the capabilities, limitations and requirements of applications. Designs IT solutions using existing tools and technologies. Assesses compatibility and integration of products and services proposed as standards, in order to ensure integration across interdependent technologies.

Level Summary

Manages and resolves complex and ambiguous issues. Works on both strategic and operational challenges, addressing problems that require advanced knowledge and experience. Often takes on leadership roles in projects or initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides mentorship and guidance to team. Infrequently has a limited number of direct reports.

Fiscal Responsibilities

May have budgetary responsibility for small-scale projects or initiatives.

Problem Solving

Solves complex problems, often with limited guidance.

Independence of Action

Works independently; seeks guidance for unusual situations.

Communication and Collaboration

Collaborates with team members and external departments. May represent the team in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience delivering results in a large or federated environment (higher ed, public sector).
  • Demonstrated impact on satisfaction, reliability, adoption, or other metrics.
  • Ability to work and collaborate effectively with partners, customers, and stakeholders with diverse perspectives and needs
  • Strong skills in written and verbal communication, especially stakeholder communication and collaboration.
  • Familiarity with IT risk, accessibility, and security practices.
  • Comfort with IT methodologies and practices (agile, service management, etc.).
  • Experience designing and implementing workflow automation using the Microsoft Power Platform, particularly Microsoft Power Automate.
  • Experience developing or administering solutions built on Microsoft SharePoint.
  • Familiarity with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem and governance considerations.
  • Experience translating business requirements into scalable low-code automation solutions.
  • Familiarity with governance practices for the Microsoft Power Platform, including environment and data policies.
  • Ability to analyze business processes and identify opportunities for automation.
Department
Information and Technology Office

Pay Rate: The salary negotiated at the time of offer will be commensurate with education and experience. For more information on the pay structure and Pay Administration Guidelines please visit: https://www.ohio.edu/hr/compensation-pay Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, retirement plan with a company contribution, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, parental leave program, vacation, and more. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.

Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)

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https://www.ohio.edu/hr/compensation/total-compensation-estimator

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Pay Grade
19

Pay Range
$68,299.00-$117,127.00

FLSA Status
Exempt

Job Category: Administrative at-will appointment

Job Family
Information Technology

Job Sub Family
Applications Management

Job Level
IC3

Job Open Date
08/05/2026

Posting End Date: 08/19/2026

Planning Unit: Information Technology

Work Schedule

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

This role is primarily desk-based with extensive use of desktop computers, phones, and other standard office equipment. Work is performed in an office or remote environment with regular interruptions and deadlines. Physical demands are typical of office work, including sitting for extended periods and repetitive use of a keyboard and mouse.

Work Schedule/Location:

Full-time, M-F with core hours 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ET. Rotating on-call and off hours maintenance windows as scheduled (may include evenings and weekends). Periodic on-campus presence (quarterly/as needed) for planning or training. Flexible Schedule: Alternative or compressed schedules may be approved based on business need.

Months
12 month

Campus: Athens

Expected duration of assignment
Indefinite

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Jeff Finlay, finlayj@ohio.edu

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

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