Salesforce Configuration Analyst (Remote) - University Advancement

Washington University in St Louis • Clayton, MO

7d • Remote

About The Position

The Salesforce Configuration Analyst is responsible for design, development, configuration, testing, implementation, and maintenance of Salesforce application functionality to aid University Advancement in meeting its goals. Analyst delivers solutions to Advancement by completing declarative development within the Salesforce platform. Examples of this include but are not limited to creating custom objects and fields, editing page layouts, creating, and editing list views, developing simple and complex formulas for custom formula fields, creating, and editing flows, and building validation rules to provide users with the most relevant experience possible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Analyzing Business Processes And Data (4 Years)

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Certified Salesforce Platform App Builder, Platform Developer, or Salesforce Administrator.
• Relevant technology experience including Salesforce declarative development.
• Experience working in higher education, with strong preference given to candidates with experience in advancement/fundraising.
• Experience in a higher education technology environment, especially with Affinaquest or Salesforce.
• Advanced technical knowledge of application systems and analysis, as well as industry best practices.
• Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) - International Institute of Business Analysis
• Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) - Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Agile Systems
• Business Analysis
• Business Case Development
• Business Process Analysis Tools
• Communication
• Consultative Approach
• Data Development
• Data Processing
• Deadline Management
• Detail-Oriented
• Higher Education Technology
• Large Scale IT Projects
• Microsoft Office
• Multitasking
• Process Flow Documentation
• Process Improvements
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Salesforce Development
• Software Testing
• Solutions Development
• Technical Knowledge
• Technical Writing
• Technology Research
• Testing Methodology
• Use Case Development

Responsibilities

• Review business requirements and ask thoughtful questions to ensure the right solution.
• Assist with resolving tickets and providing feedback about additional analysis needed or questions that must be answered prior to work.
• Participate in all Agile ceremonies and provide input to the pointing process and retrospectives.
• Configure, monitor, maintain, test and debug declarative development.
• Follow established change management processes.
• Participate in development reviews and adhere to development standards.
• Conduct QA on completed work according to documented acceptance criteria.
• Assist as needed with researching and evaluating new technology, products, specialized hardware and tools to optimize development and functionality of applications.
• Make recommendations to management and customers.
• Ensure that tasks are completed as assigned, taking corrective action to stay on schedule.
• Analyze and document existing processes as they relate to information technology solutions.
• Support complex operational activities and recoveries.
• Coordinate with software vendors and external service providers.
• Troubleshoot escalated bugs and provide fixes.
• Provide off hours support, as needed.
• Provide, cultivate, and foster excellent customer service.
• Promote adherence to departmental standards.
• Act as a source of direction, training, and guidance for less experienced staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level