Key Responsibilities:
Client Consultation:
- Collaborate with clients to gather and analyze business requirements related to student operations.
- Provide strategic guidance on optimizing student operations and financial processes using Workday Student solutions.
Solution Design Configuration:
- Design and configure Workday Student modules, Student Core, Academic Foundation, Academic Advising, Student Records, Student Financials, Student Recruitment and Financial Aid.
- Implement and configure Workday Student to enhance academic planning, enrollment management, and student financial processes.
Implementation Support:
- Lead End-to-End implementation projects, including system setup, data migration, testing, and user training.
- Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, providing ongoing support to ensure optimal performance and user satisfaction.
Stakeholder Management:
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients during the implementation phase, maintaining clear and effective communication.
- Collaborate with internal teams to align project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
Documentation Training:
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including configuration guides, training materials, and user manuals.
- Conduct training sessions for end-users and provide post-implementation support to ensure successful adoption of the system.
Qualifications:
Experience:
- 1-8 years of hands-on experience as a Workday Student Functional Consultant or in a similar technology, such as PeopleSoft Campus. Solutions or Oracle Student Cloud, with a strong focus on Workday Student implementation.
- Proven track record of successful Workday Student implementations and enhancements.
Certifications:
- Workday Student Essentials.
- Workday Student Records
- Workday Student Finance and Financial Aid.
- Similar certifications in PeopleSoft Campus Solutions or Oracle Student Cloud.
Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of student-related processes and best practices in Student Domain, including Student Records, Academic Advising, Student Financials, and Student Recruitment, along with configuring business processes and reports.
- Proficiency in configuring and implementing Workday Student solutions for academic planning, enrollment management, and student financial processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into practical solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients and team members.
- Bachelor s degree or master s in business administration from an accredited college or university or commensurate work experience.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in consulting, finance, higher education, and/or accounting.
- Previous experience implementing Student Information Systems like Workday, Banner, Peoplesoft Campus Solutions, or Oracle.
