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Workday Student Financials Lead Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Workday System Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site

$97K - $131K/yr

Focusing in Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, and Student Financials (Undergraduate Admissions, Curriculum & Advising, Records/Registration, Financial Aid, and Student Financials), the purpose of ...

Workday System Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site

$97K - $131K/yr

Focusing in Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, and Student Financials (Undergraduate Admissions, Curriculum & Advising, Records/Registration, Financial Aid, and Student Financials), the purpose of ...

$85K - $116K/yr

Focusing in Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, and Student Financials (Undergraduate Admissions, Curriculum & Advising, Records/Registration, Financial Aid, and Student Financials), the purpose of ...

$85K - $116K/yr

Focusing in Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, and Student Financials (Undergraduate Admissions, Curriculum & Advising, Records/Registration, Financial Aid, and Student Financials), the purpose of ...

Workday Student Analyst

Waco, TX · On-site

$64K - $74K/yr

System Support & Configuration Support the configuration and maintenance of Workday Student modules such as Admissions, Records, Financial Aid, Advising. Assist in testing system changes and ...

Workday Student Analyst

Campus, IL · On-site

$64K - $74K/yr

System Support & Configuration Support the configuration and maintenance of Workday Student modules such as Admissions, Records, Financial Aid, Advising. Assist in testing system changes and ...

$64K - $74K/yr

System Support & Configuration Support the configuration and maintenance of Workday Student modules such as Admissions, Records, Financial Aid, Advising. Assist in testing system changes and ...

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Workday Student Financials Lead information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Workday Student Financials Lead, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Workday Student Financials Lead, you need expertise in student finance processes, strong analytical skills, and experience with higher education systems, typically backed by a bachelor's degree and prior Workday implementation experience. Familiarity with the Workday Student suite, financial configuration, and relevant certifications (such as Workday Pro) are highly valued. Excellent project management, communication, and problem-solving abilities help facilitate collaboration between technical teams and stakeholders. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring accurate system configuration, smooth deployment, and ongoing optimization of student financial solutions.

What are some common challenges faced by a Workday Student Financials Lead during system implementation projects?

A Workday Student Financials Lead often encounters challenges such as managing complex integrations with legacy systems, ensuring data accuracy during migration, and aligning diverse stakeholder requirements. Navigating regulatory compliance and configuring tuition and fee structures to fit institutional policies can also be demanding. Success in this role relies on strong project management skills, effective communication with cross-functional teams, and a deep understanding of both Workday's capabilities and higher education financial processes.

What is a Workday Student Financials Lead?

A Workday Student Financials Lead is a specialized professional responsible for overseeing the implementation, configuration, and management of the Student Financials module within Workday's higher education platform. This role involves collaborating with university stakeholders to ensure student billing, payments, and financial aid processes are accurately managed in the Workday system. The lead also provides expertise in troubleshooting, system optimization, and training end-users. Their work is crucial for ensuring smooth financial operations and compliance within educational institutions.

What is the difference between Workday Student Financials Lead vs Workday Student Implementation Specialist?

AspectWorkday Student Financials LeadWorkday Student Implementation Specialist
Primary RoleLeads financials module implementation, manages team, oversees configurationsSupports implementation, assists with configurations, provides technical support
Required SkillsWorkday Financials expertise, project management, leadershipWorkday Student modules knowledge, technical skills, troubleshooting
Work EnvironmentTeam leadership, project coordination, client interactionTechnical support, implementation tasks, collaboration with teams

The Workday Student Financials Lead focuses on leading financials module implementations and managing teams, while the Workday Student Implementation Specialist provides technical support and assists with configurations. Both roles require Workday Student knowledge but differ in leadership and technical responsibilities.

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Workday Student Analyst

Workday Student Analyst

Texas State Technical College

Sweetwater, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


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8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job description

Job Summary:
Texas State Technical College is seeking a Workday Student Analyst to support and enhance their Workday Student system. The role involves maintaining system accuracy, troubleshooting issues, and assisting with configuration to improve the enrollment experience while ensuring data integrity and providing user support.
Responsibilities:
• Support the configuration and maintenance of Workday Student modules such as Admissions, Records, Financial Aid, Advising.
• Assist in testing system changes and implementing updates or enhancements.
• Maintain business processes and configuration documentation.
• Maintain and audit employee data for accuracy and compliance within Workday.
• Create and run basic to intermediate Workday Student reports and dashboards for internal use.
• Assist in data analysis for Enrollment metrics and ad-hoc requests.
• Respond to and resolve routine Workday Student system issues and service requests.
• Escalate more complex issues to senior analysts or IT, as needed.
• Provide general support to Enrollment team members and end users on Workday Student functionality.
• Help develop user guides and training materials to support Workday Student adoption.
• Provide basic training to new Workday Student users and serve as a resource for common system questions.
• Work with Enrollment stakeholders to understand process needs and assist with system configuration to support those needs.
• Participate in system testing and improvement projects led by Enrollment Support or IT leadership.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and communicate suggestions to senior team members.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 2–3 years of experience in Enrollment technology support, preferably in Workday.
• Familiarity with Workday modules and business process configuration.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort learning reporting tools.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred:
• Exposure to multiple Workday Student modules such as Admissions, Records, Financial Aid, Advising.
• Workday certification or progress toward Workday Pro certification.
Company:
Texas State Technical College is a two-year technical state college with 10 campuses throughout Texas. Founded in 1969, the company is headquartered in Waco, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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