Workday Student Functional Consultant

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.