Business Analyst

DescriptionJob DescriptionPOSITION: Business Analyst REPORTS TO: Chief Financial OfficerPOSITION TYPE: 12-monthSTART DATE: Immediate HireCOMPENSATION: $54,911-$65,894At YES Prep, work for a mission that impacts the life trajectory of students and their families. YES Prep creates pathways to extraordinary opportunity through best-in-class development, competitive compensation and benefits, and recognition for your impact. Grow as an authentic leader and be part of an equity driven, team-oriented culture. Our campuses are advancing educational equity. Some quick stats about us:19,500 Students2,100+ Team Members15 Secondary Campuses9 Elementary Campuses92% Students Who Qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Lunch96% Hispanic & African-American Students90% Students Who Are Accepted to a 4-Year University88% First-Generation College StudentsRanked in the Top 100 High Schools in the Nation, U.S. News & World ReportWe serve the students of Houston, Texas, the 4th largest city across the United States. There are over 20 public-school districts and other great public charter school options within Houston's city limits serving our increasing population. We are a rapidly growing organization, committed to creating life-changing opportunities for over 23,000 students by 2025.THE OPPORTUNITYYES Prep needs a dynamic Business Analyst with a diverse set of experiences, to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, build transformative relationships, and eliminate educational inequities to advance social justice. To put it simply, you will be responsible for helping YES Prep's Finance team improve the organization's back-office functions. The Business Analyst will address opportunities to improve internal customer experience and lead improvement projects for the betterment of the department. This person will serve as a problem solver and coach to the organization to help create a culture of continuous improvement amongst the finance sub-departments. THE ROLEWhen you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:Illustrative Responsibilities and Duties:Collaborating with stakeholders to identify and analyze business efficiencies and help implement solutions using Munis Helping improve operational work processes by designing solutions to improve process flows Executing testing of technology changes and represent finance in technology change management; Managing Munis administrative functions including security and workflow maintenance, business process configuration, tenant configuration, and data loads for the Finance team; Providing Munis support including, but not limited to, researching and resolving problems, unexpected results or process flaws; performing scheduled activities; for the Finance team Aiding internal work teams comprised of cross-functional SME's to identify gaps, non-value added steps, and other impediments to efficient process operation Aiding the reporting development and distribution for the Finance Department Performing regular audits to ensure Munis and other workflows are working as intended Aiding in creating and maintaining documentation as needed to lead and support training for Finance related Munis tasks Creating and delivering professional presentations that communicate project approach, progress, findings and recommendations Selecting, collecting, and analyzing data to find root causes of performance issues Performing data analysis and workload allocation analysis, capacity planning and operational performance analysis Helping develop and creating customized reports and dashboards that provide insight into key performance indicators Professional ExpectationsDemonstrating behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible;Participating in workshops, seminars, and conferences to enhance knowledge and skills;Demonstrating knowledge, and support of YES Prep Schools mission, values, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality standardsEnsuring compliance with all state and federal laws, local board policies, administrative guidelines, and the Texas Educators' Code of Ethics;Ability to perform a variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice, with little to no direction;Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with others.THE PERSONWe seek staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, and resilience. Other traits needed and desired for this role are: THE MUST HAVESBachelor's degree from an accredited four-year educational institution Minimum of two years of professional experienceAbility to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making, using sound logic to derive answers Detail-oriented to a fault. We double check and triple check our work alwaysSelf-directed and takes initiative to create or streamline work without being toldAbility to work outside of normal hours and on weekendsHigh level of integrity with fundamental belief in transparency, openness, and teamworkOpenness to giving and receiving frequent feedbackAbility to maintain emotional control under stressAbility to handle multiple tasks and initiatives at onceAbility to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environmentA dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professionalSkills and mindsets needed to be successful in this roleYou should know how to defend whatever you are recommending in clear, linear manner.You should believe that your power does not come from holding the cards but from being able to get others to understand how to do it themselves.Mistakes happen.... but it should hurt to find out that you made an error that was easily caught by someone. Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback. THE MUST HAVE BELIEFS Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools Desire to disrupt systemic status quos in education Willingness to go above and beyond to disrupt said status quos Passion to develop resiliency through a relentless pursuit of jaw-dropping results Conviction that high expectations + high accountability = high performance and high growth THE NICE TO HAVESTyler Munis experience and/or ability to learn various financial software platformsAbility to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at onceTHE PERKSCompensation - This position is an exempt, salaried position; offers commensurate with experience. Health and Supplemental Insurance - A $0 monthly medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits. Retirement Plans - Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and a 457b Retirement Plan. Paid Time Off - Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar. Paid Leave Programming - In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid out at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure. Professional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development. Award Winning Culture - The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston's Best Place To Work in 2018, 2019, and 2021. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well. WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITYYES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Ninety-five percent (95%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey. YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.