Workday Functional Analyst (Temp/Student Project)

Berklee College of Music

154d • $95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Berklee is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative, and curious Workday Functional Analyst (WFA) to join our team in support of a major three-year initiative to implement Workday Student. This is a temporary, full-time position offering the opportunity to help transform the way Berklee supports music and performing arts education across our campuses in Boston, Valencia, and online. The WFA will serve as a key member of the project team, reporting to the Senior Director of Workday Strategy and Operations. Working closely with colleagues in IT, student services, academic affairs, and external partners, this role plays a central part in ensuring Berklee’s systems evolve to meet the needs of our innovative, student-centered academic model.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in higher ed student operations (e.g. registrar, advising, financial aid).
• Strong Workday functional or implementation experience.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into system solutions and clear documentation.
• Understanding of higher education operations and hands-on experience with Workday (Workday Student is a big plus).
• Effective communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Excited to work on a project that supports creativity, inclusion, and mission-driven learning.
• Value collaboration and embrace working with a highly diverse and inclusive campus community.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support specific functional workstreams in the Workday Student implementation.
• Gather and document business requirements, design solutions, and configure system settings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and test business processes.
• Support data validation, testing, and end-user training activities.
• Participate in cutover planning and go-live readiness efforts.
• Serve as a connector between technical and non-technical teams, helping ensure the system meets the needs of students, faculty, and staff.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to change management strategies.
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment while also contributing as a collaborative team member.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous time off.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level