Job Description

Workday Student Analyst

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Finance Systems, the Workday Student Analyst supports the Workday Operations team focusing on Student Functionality. The position provides day-to-day operations, processes improvements as well as special projects and assignments. The Analyst assists with the creation of data loads into Workday and running system audits for data validation. The position is also responsible for troubleshooting end user issues and support of system testing.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert for Workday Student functionality, configuration, and reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments (e.g., Registrar, Financial Aid, Admissions, Advising, Records) to analyze business needs and implement system solutions.
• Support the configuration, testing, and deployment of Workday Student updates and releases.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide day-to-day support for end-users.
• Develop and maintain documentation including process flows, system configurations, and user guides.
• Design and generate reports, dashboards, and analytics using Workday tools.
• Participate in project planning, development, and post-go-live support of Workday Student initiatives.
• Ensure data accuracy and system integrity through audits and proactive maintenance.
• Develop appropriate communication with user community to ensure transfer of operational, procedural, and policy information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum of four years of experience in a higher education setting.
• Workday configuration experience in at least two Student departments including Registrar, Financial Aid, Admissions, Advising, and Records.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments with critical deadlines and changing priorities.

Preferred:

• Minimum of two years of relevant professional experience with Workday Student including business process configuration, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Workday Finance, Student, Reports and Integrations.
• Ability to work independently as well as lead teams.
• Ability to think clearly and accurately resolve processing problems under pressure.
• Strong project management skills.

Procedure For Candidacy: Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

Salary Range: $104,807.39-$123,038.79 Annually. The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

Montclair State University considers factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's relevant work experience, education, skills, and internal equity, when extending an offer.

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email [email protected] .

Inclusion Statement: Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.

EEO/AA Statement: Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

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