Workday Financial Aid Analyst
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Job Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Current University of Arkansas System employees including student employees and graduate assistants need to log in to Workday via then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs for Students.
All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through My Draft Applications located on your Candidate Home page.
Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration
Workstudy Position:
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas System
Since its inception the University of Arkansas System has developed a tradition of excellence that includes the states 1871 flagship land-grant research university; Arkansass premier institution for medical education treatment and research; a major metropolitan university; an 1890 land-grant university; two regional universities serving southern and western Arkansas; five community colleges; two schools of law; a presidential school; a residential math and science high school; a 100 percent-online university and divisions of agriculture archeology and criminal justice. The individual entities of the UA System maintain cooperative strength as well as diverse offerings that exhibit unmatched economic and social impact to the state.
The UA System provides communities in Arkansas with access to academic and professional opportunities develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students and provides knowledge and research skills to an ever-changing society. The system enrolls more than 60000 students employs over 17000 employees and has a total budget of over $2 billion. An intrinsic part of the texture and fabric of Arkansas the UA System is a driving force in the states economic educational and cultural advancement.
Department:
Workday Student - Financial Aid
Departments Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
This position functions as the Workday Student Financial Aid Analyst on the Workday Student team with Workday Support Services reporting to the Financial Aid Functional Lead. The Financial Aid Analyst duties include but are not limited to becoming knowledgeable about Workday functionality and navigation documenting existing processes contributing to the design and configuration of new business processes testing new and existing processes and developing training and communication materials. Completes hands-on functional and technical project activities and provides guidance to System resources. Demonstrates and explains key product features documents requirements and design provides knowledge transfer to the project team configures the corresponding functionality and assists in testing and supporting the implementation of new or updates to existing Workday functionality.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
The educational equivalent of Bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education
At least three years of experience working in higher education financial aid or related field
Must be able to work collaboratively and travel throughout the State to various UA campuses to support any new acquisitions or ongoing training support needed by the campuses.
Preferred Qualifications:
Significant experience in assessing revising implementing and supporting student Financial Aid processes
Workday Financial Aid experience
Experience with change management related to Financial Aid ERP systems or other large enterprise system deployments
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the process being transformed and an understanding of how the process/system integrates with other processes and initiatives
Strong presentation oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational and task management skills
Solid analytical skills
Effective management and team skills
Ability to make decisions at the project team level and properly escalate those decisions that cannot be resolved on a timely basis
Ability to structure work efficiently
Ability to provide direction and use interpersonal influences to gain goal alignments with results versus activity-oriented outcomes
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Additional Information:
While this position is remote travel to our campuses throughout the state is a requirement of the job to ensure we are providing sufficient support to campuses as needed.
Recruitment Contact Information:
Sr. Director of Workday Support Services
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Motor Vehicle Reports Check Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Repetitive Motion Sitting
Frequent Physical Activity:
Hearing Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Driving Standing Walking
Benefits Eligible:
YesRequired Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Cognos
- Forecasting
- Hyperion
- Microsoft Access
- Pivot tables
- Accounting
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Planning
About Company
UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
