IT Systems Analysts assist in the activities required in the support and maintenance of SunGard s Banner application and the development of solutions to meet the business requirements of the College.
Duties include:
 (1) Primary analyst supports the Human Resources/Finance Operation(s) of SunGard s Banner application; (1) Primary analyst supports the Financial Aid/Accounts Receivable Operation(s).
 Develops, designs, and implements innovative ways of using the Banner application to suit end users business needs.
 Provides IT support for payroll, budgeting, purchase requisitions, asset management, accounts receivable, accounts payable and financial aid.
 Functions as the primary liaison between areas of responsibility and SunGard to resolve business requirements and application deficiencies.
 Analyzes, defines and documents requirements and manages efforts following standard Project Management methodologies.
 Prepares project status reports to keep management, clients, and others informed.
 Performs other duties as assigned.

PART-TIME STAFF ASSISSANT: Division of Administration & Finance (Non-Unit Professional Position) 22.5 - 25 hours per week.

Northern Essex Community College serves more than 8,000 students each year at campuses in Haverhill, Lawrence and North Andover. The annual budget of the college is approximately $53 million, with revenues coming from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, student tuition and fees, and federal, state and private grants.

NECC has been building an organizational culture that prizes initiative and innovation, and seeks to identify and develop the strengths in students, faculty, staff, and programs in order to grow and improve. We are seeking faculty and staff that are committed to the community college mission, actively engaged in promoting diversity, and prepared to use their unique strengths to experiment and innovate in the name of student success.

The Staff Assistant reports to the Vice President, Administration and Finance and is responsible for the day-to-day administrative and organizational oversight of operations of the office, including managing the Vice President s calendar, reviewing and prioritizing incoming documents and requests, and handling logistics related to meetings. Also responsible for drafting and editing correspondence; creating presentations; preparing and organizing briefing materials; and independently researching and providing follow-up information on a variety of subjects. The Staff Assistant is the key liaison between the Vice President and internal and external audiences.

Essential Job Functions
Effectively organizes and prioritizes an influx of incoming material, including emails, phone calls, and correspondence for review and approval.

Prepares original correspondence and presentation material, based on input from the Vice President and incoming memos and email.

Organizes and prepares materials for meetings and conferences, including maintaining relevant documentation and other material.

Ensure inquiries and questions are addressed and resolved

Coordinates meeting preparation, including scheduling participants, booking conference rooms, and audio/video equipment.
Assists the Vice President of Administration on a variety of short and long term projects, including independent research on issues and topics.

Maintain appropriate and complete filing systems to meet the changing needs of the office; and perform related responsibilities as requested.

Minimum Qualifications
Associates degree in conjunction with 3+ years working in an office environment with a demonstrated progression of increasing responsibility.

Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work well both independently with little or no supervision as well as part of a team; personal initiative

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Ability to multitask in a professional, courteous manner with a high level of efficiency and accuracy.

Ability to organize and maintain materials for records, reports and projects.

Excellent judgment and discretion in handling confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in a business management environment, including one or more of the following functions: budgeting, accounting, records management, contract administration or program management.

To be considered for this position we must receive the following:
Completed application (available at http://www.necc.mass.edu/hr/jobApps.php
Cover letter, indicating Post #190-D
Resume
References

Please send all items to Susan Beaumont, Human Resources, Room B-219, Northern Essex Community College, 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA 01830. E-mail address: HR@necc.mass.edu. Fax: 978-556-3114.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience; Includes generous employee benefits package.

July 3, 2008: Immediate need; review of applicants to begin immediately.

POST #190-D

FULL-TIME SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST: Division of Administration & Finance (Non-Unit Professional Position)

Northern Essex Community College serves more than 8,000 students each year at campuses in Haverhill, Lawrence and North Andover. The annual budget of the college is approximately $53 million, with revenues coming from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, student tuition and fees, and federal, state and private grants.

NECC has been building an organizational culture that prizes initiative and innovation, and seeks to identify and develop the strengths in students, faculty, staff, and programs in order to grow and improve. We are seeking faculty and staff that are committed to the community college mission, actively engaged in promoting diversity, and prepared to use their unique strengths to experiment and innovate in the name of student success.

The Senior Financial Analyst reports to the Vice President, Administration and Finance and provides financial and analytic research, analysis and reporting which will inform and support high-level decision making. The Senior Financial Analyst will be participating in and occasionally leading special project initiatives and work groups in several areas, including initiatives in financial reporting and long-term resource planning.

Essential Job Functions
1. Develops and implements policies, procedures and systems to monitor operating and capital budgets. Conducts periodic assessments and reports on financial performance and outcomes and communicates financial information accurately and clearly to department and division management and budget liaisons.

2. Creates and produces accurate and on-time reports and other material for Board of Trustees and college senior management; develops and produces integrated revenue and expense analyses projections, reports and presentations.

3. Produces original analysis and reporting using extensive accounting and financial data available internally on SCT-Banner, the Higher Education Information and Research System (HEIRS), and external sources.
4. Provides research and cost analysis of new programs, initiatives and special projects.

5. Provides analytic support and expertise to all areas of Administration and Finance which includes: Accounting and Finance, Facilities Management, and Bursar s Office. Identify and assess best practices among other public colleges and higher education institutions.

6. Works collaboratively with Accounting & Finance and Information Technology, develops strategies and end user training material to maximize the use of internal financial management systems.
7. Works collaboratively with Communications to identify and recommend enhancements to the Administration & Finance website content.

8. Works collaboratively with college and program managers to provide accurate and on-time data and information in response to inquiries by the Department of Higher Education and other entities.
9. Participates and occasionally leads special project studies and work groups efforts; may serve on college and system committees, as assigned.

Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or other related field required. Must have three (3) years related experience, with relevant experience in financial and management reporting; demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize work, and meet reporting deadlines. Must be able to: Read, analyze and interpret financial data; Respond effectively to questions and prepare material in response to inquiries; Make concise and effective presentations on controversial or complex topics to college management; Exercise judgment, discretion as well as handle confidential information.

Must have previous experience using production accounting and reporting application(s) and production databases and possess excellent end user computer skills, including Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Must be well-organized, flexible and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

MBA or Master s degree in related field. Previous experience with a higher education institution.

To be considered for this position we must receive the following:

Completed application (available at http://www.necc.mass.edu/hr/jobApps.php
Cover letter, indicating Post #187-D
Resume
References

Please send all items to Susan Beaumont, Human Resources, Room B-219, Northern Essex Community College, 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA 01830. E-mail address: HR@necc.mass.edu. Fax: 978-556-3114.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience; Includes generous employee benefits package.

June 30, 2008: Immediate need; review of applicants to begin immediately.

POST #187-D