ACCOMPANYING VIGNETTE
For this project, I updated the existing job descriptions to be engaging and exciting. The purpose of this project was to create appealing descriptions that attract a diverse audience of applicants.
My role in this project was to research cutting-edge methods of job description formation, read existing job descriptions, and then rewrite them.
One of the biggest challenges in rewriting these descriptions is the fact that I know very little about most of the positions that were open. Many of them were not in my wheelhouse and used quite a bit of insider language that I was not familiar with. In order to write compelling descriptions that made sense, I did quite a bit of research into the different functions of each of the roles and what is required to do these jobs well.
This was one of my favorite projects that I was assigned during the internship. It gave me the chance to learn about other roles and what makes someone successful in those roles. It was also very exciting to learn how to strategically write in such a way as to engage the type of person that we would like to apply for the position.
EXAMPLE OF EXISTING APPLICATION
Business Title: Business Analyst
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
(1) Works collaboratively across all departments of the organization to help improve data quality and reliability, (2) reduce project-related “churn” and rework, (3) document workflows to improve cross-departmental communication (and reduce single-points-of-failure) and drive role clarity, (4) focus teams on logical, efficient decision-making processes, (5) properly scope projects, and (6) quickly and more accurately define project requirements while improving communication between users and developers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Actively and intentionally grow in his / her Christian faith.
● Maintain a positive witness for Christ.
● Share what God is teaching him or her.
● Consistently attend and participate in team / ministry devotional times.
● Data Governance & Documentation
● Process Management & Documentation
● Data Flow Diagramming
● Requirements Elicitation & Documentation
● Improve Cross-departmental collaboration
● Project Team Member
● SQL Scripting & Report Writing
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Data Governance/Data Warehousing Process Management & Documentation Decision Making
ABILITIES:
Data Warehouse Design, Data Governance Techniques, Data Flow Diagraming (Visio), Process Mapping (Visio), Root Cause Analysis, Business Case Development, Presentation Skills, Decision Making, Intermediate MS Office (including MS Access), SQL Scripting, and communicate clearly and concisely (written and verbal)
REWRITTEN JOB DESCRIPTIONS
BUSINESS ANALYST JOB DESCRIPTION
You’re the go-to when anyone needs clarity. You make decisions quickly and efficiently and are therefore relied upon heavily by your co-workers and your supervisors. You shine when you work collaboratively with people, even if they are not in your department. We are looking for a leader exactly like you to help us improve data reliability, stimulate and direct project processes, and improve cross-departmental communication.
HOW YOU WILL CHANGE THE WORLD AT FAMILYLIFE
At FamilyLife, your work will matter. You will be directly involved in changing the world, one family at a time. You are a skilled leader and communicator. You can process and diagram data as well as direct teams in decision-making processes. With these skills, you could be an asset to any organization. Why not go somewhere where you will impact the world?
In this role, you will be responsible for improving data quality and reliability while improving communication between users and developers. Without the work you would be doing FamilyLife would not be able to function smoothly.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
● You actively and intentionally grow in your Christian faith.
● You maintain a positive witness for Christ.
● You share what God is teaching you.
● You are consistent in your attendance and participation in work-related functions, such as staff devotions and prayer times.
● You are skilled in the areas of Data Governance/Data Warehousing & Documentation.
● You shine in Process Management & Documentation.
● You can accurately depict data in Data Flow Diagramming.
● You relate expectations and requirements clearly and concisely.
● You are a people person. Everyone flocks to you, and, in doing so, you improve cross-departmental collaboration.
● You are a skilled project team member, seeking a win for the whole group.
● You have experience in Structured Query Language (SQL) Scripting & Report Writing.
● You can analyze situations and come to accurate decisions, and help others do the same.Does this sound like you? If so we would love to talk with you. Give us a call/text at ___.____.____.
BRIDGET GILLESPIE 