Workday Financial Aid Analyst (Remote)

Closing Date:

10/10/2026Professional Staff - Project/Program AdministrationNoFixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

Sponsorship Available:

NoUniversity 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.

Workday Student - Financial AidThis 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.

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

$65000Cover Letter/Letter of Application ResumeProof of Veteran StatusAnissa Ross
Director of Workday Student

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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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.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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.

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