Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Number:
129252
Title:
Analyst
Functional Title:
Workday Analyst
Category Status:
33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
1.00
Unit:
DIT-ERP-Enterprise Resource Planning
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Elevate Program is moving the University of Maryland Fearlessly Forward, leading the transition from legacy mainframe student systems to the next generation of administrative computing.
We are seeking a dynamic, highly skilled, and experienced professional to join our team as the Workday Analyst for the Student Core domain. The incumbent will support all aspects of the Student Core Workstream as part of the Elevate Program's Workday Student implementation. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the team shaping the future of the student experience at the University of Maryland.
The incumbent will 1) support the design, configuration, testing, and adoption of the Workday Student system for the respective domain area 2) provide overall coordination, including across functional areas and within Elevate, to include program deadlines and deliverables (e.g., decision documentation, progress reports).
This role will be one of multiple Workday Analysts reporting directly to the Student Product Owner in the Division of Information Technology (DIT). This is a full-time, permanent position with the ERP team in DIT. Following implementation of Workday Student, the incumbent will transition to a production support role responsible for ongoing management of Student Core functionality in Workday. This position is considered an essential position and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergencies to help maintain continuity of University services.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:
Exempt Benefits Summary
Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Experience: Minimum of five (5+) years' experience with student data in a Higher Education environment. In-depth knowledge of Student information systems, particularly in the area of biographical and demographic data. Experience with Student support, problem identification, and resolution. Expertise with office productivity applications such as Google Workspace or Microsoft Office. Knowledge , Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated ability to coordinate a high level of activity under various conditions and constraints. Ability to work as part of a team and with members of other functional/technical teams to identify action items, team member responsibilities, etc. Ability to understand possible impacts to changes to a highly integrated system, determine the depth/breadth of testing necessary to minimize risk of system changes, execute and record results of testing (including data staging), etc. Analytical abilities, critical thinking, and problem-solving competencies to support non-standard,unique problem resolution. Knowledge of Student life cycle, regulatory requirements, and current business challenges in the area of biographical and demographic data. Exceptional interpersonal skills, including relationship and conflict management. Preferences: Preferences: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university. Experience implementing or using a modern student information system. Experience with large-scale, cross-functional technology implementations in an institution of higher education. Experience in change management or project management. Experience managing relationships with implementation partners. Additional Certifications: Additional Information:
Benefits Included: Medical, dental, and vision coverage designed to help you and your family live a healthy lifestyle. Flexible work opportunities UMCP Tuition Remission for employees, and their dependents to grow and achieve greatness. Generous paid time off package to address work/life balance and maintain well-being. Retirement Benefits created to aid employees in reaching future retirement goals. And many more... Salary range $105,000-$115,000
**This position does not provide sponsorship for Visas.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The incumbent works in an office environment and the position requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to attend meetings on and off campus. Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines. This position is considered an essential position and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergencies to help maintain continuity of University services. Posting Date:
07/30/2024
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Yes
Best Consideration Date
08/20/2024
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
