Lead Workday Student Financials – Higher Ed

Huron; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive compensation program

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness programs

Job summary

Huron is seeking a Senior Manager to drive strategic growth and manage client-facing engagements focused on Workday Student Financials. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in higher education operations, proven leadership skills, and strong analytical abilities. Key responsibilities include project management, mentorship, and extensive client interaction. An MBA or relevant advanced degree and Workday certification are required. The estimated salary range is $165,000 - $190,000, with additional incentives available.

Qualifications

• Senior Manager role requiring deep expertise in Workday Student Financials.
• Experience leading large-scale Workday transformations.
• Strong communication and change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage in client-facing project management from pursuit to delivery.
• Mentor junior staff and manage various project tasks.
• Implement impactful recommendations based on intensive data analysis.

Skills

Workday Student Financials expertise

Leadership in Workday transformations

Strategic alignment of financial systems

Understanding of higher education operations

Client-facing communication skills

Workday certification

Advanced Excel skills

MBA or relevant advanced degree

Analytical skills

Time-management and prioritization

Education

MBA or relevant advanced degree

Job description

Huron is seeking a Senior Manager to drive strategic growth and manage client-facing engagements focused on Workday Student Financials. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in higher education operations, proven leadership skills, and strong analytical abilities. Key responsibilities include project management, mentorship, and extensive client interaction. An MBA or relevant advanced degree and Workday certification are required. The estimated salary range is $165,000 - $190,000, with additional incentives available.