Workday System Administrator

Guilford College•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

People are drawn to Guilford College for a number of reasons, including the College’s Core Values of community, diversity, equality, excellence, integrity, justice, and stewardship. Working at Guilford provides you with a rewarding opportunity to impact the developing lives of students from a range of diverse backgrounds . Guilford attracts those who are seeking a professional challenge and career advancement. It also attracts those who want to enjoy a beautiful campus and location in the dynamic city of Greensboro, North Carolina . Guilford College offers a wide range of benefits for full-time regular employees, including 13 paid holidays, tuition remission, health insurance, telemedicine, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a retirement plan, and optional dental and vision insurance. In addition, employment at the College provides employees with access to numerous discounts for products, services, and attractions. Position Summary: The Workday System Administrator is responsible for the overall management, security configuration, reporting administration, and integration support for the Workday tenant. This role ensures the smooth operation of the Workday system, maintaining its integrity, security, and performance. The Workday System Administrator will collaborate with various departments to ensure that the system meets the needs of the institution, particularly within the areas of Human Capital Management (HCM), Finance, and Payroll.

Requirements

Workday Security Administration : Strong knowledge and proficiency in Workday Security Administration, including role configuration and governance.
Integration Expertise : Proficiency in Workday Integrations, including design, troubleshooting, and ongoing support.
Functional Knowledge : Familiarity with Workday functional areas and touchpoints between HCM, Finance, and Payroll.
Reporting Proficiency : Experience with advanced reporting concepts within Workday, including calculated fields, composite and matrix reports, and discovery boards.
Business Process Configuration : Understanding of business process configuration within Workday.
Bachelor's Degree : A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
Workday Experience : A minimum of five years of experience working with Workday systems, with a focus on security administration, integrations, and reporting.
Higher Education Experience : Previous experience working with Workday in a higher education environment is highly desirable.
Minimum of a 4-year degree and four (4) years of related experience, OR a Master’s degree and two (2) or more years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

Workday Prism Experience : Familiarity with Workday Prism for advanced data analytics and reporting.

Responsibilities

Workday Security Management : Establish and maintain Workday security roles, ensuring appropriate governance, controls, and adherence to campus data privacy policies.
Tenant Management : Oversee daily Workday tenant operations, including system configuration, user authentication, and integration monitoring.
Reporting Administration : Coordinate and manage reporting needs across campus systems, utilizing advanced reporting tools such as calculated fields, composites, matrices, and discovery boards.
Integration Support : Provide support for Workday integrations, including design, troubleshooting, and maintenance, ensuring smooth operation of downstream systems.
Business Process Configuration : Assist Functional Leads in the evaluation, testing, and configuration of business processes, particularly in preparation for semi-annual release updates.
Community Engagement : Regularly engage with the Workday online Community and monitor weekly Service Updates to assess and address potential impacts on the system.
Support Case Management : Manage Workday Support cases as a Named Support Contact, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
Project Participation : Participate in special projects as directed by staff, providing Workday-related expertise and support.