Biggest Challenges Faced By A Systems Analyst At Higher Education
Alejandra's biggest challenge as a Systems Analyst at a Higher Education institution is "having to become proficient in the system almost immediately" upon new system implementations, despite varying designs and functionalities, requiring quick learning and thinking, even when juggling other projects. This pressure to "be that expert" can be challenging, especially when time is limited.
Systems Implementation, Technical Proficiency, Rapid Learning, Problem-Solving, Project Management
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Alejandra Cortes
Systems Analyst
Higher Education
Chapman University
University of San Diego, Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing), Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Finance
Video Highlights
1. Rapidly learning new systems is a significant challenge, requiring quick adaptation and proficiency even with unfamiliar technologies.
2. The role demands expertise across diverse systems, necessitating the ability to quickly understand and troubleshoot varying designs and functionalities.
3. Managing multiple projects simultaneously while striving to become an expert in new systems can be overwhelming, requiring resilience and effective prioritization.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your role?
When there's a new system implementation, there's an expectation to become proficient in it almost immediately. People expect you to be an expert, even if it's something you've never seen before. You have to learn very quickly.
That can be challenging because not every system is designed or works the same way. You have to think quickly on your feet and learn the technical aspects rapidly.
This can be especially challenging if other projects are ongoing. That's when I feel pulled thin. I still need to pull through and be that expert, because that is my job.
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