Workday Student Functional Consultant

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.

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As a Workday Student Functional Consultant, you will be responsible for providing expert guidance and implementation support for Workday Student solutions, specifically tailored to U.S. higher education institutions. Your responsibilities will encompass various areas, including Student Core, Academic Foundation, Academic Advising, Student Records, Student Financials, Student Recruitment, Financial Aid etc. You will work closely with clients to understand their academic and administrative processes, configure Workday Student to meet their needs, and ensure a seamless deployment and integration.

An indispensable role Huron clients approach us with a unique set of challenges. Enterprise Solutions Associates play an integral client-facing project or work-stream leadership role. While activities vary based on project size/scope and individual skill-sets and strengths, the Associate can expect to spend their time follows: 80% will be allocated to material client interaction through all project phases, project management, intensive data-analysis and the identification of the so-what s therein, and to creating compelling client-ready presentations and; 20% will be spent developing Analysts and coachees when assigned, participating in practice development and, carrying out routine administrative tasks. Everyone works in symphony to achieve a common objective: create and implement viable solutions. Associates gain valuable, hands-on consulting experience and that translates to career growth.

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.

Posting Category Generalist

Opportunity Type Regular

Country India