Change Management Specialist for Workday Student-1

Overview

Job Location:
Fayetteville

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”.

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Closing Date:

10/07/2024

Type of Position:

Professional Staff – Project/Program Administration

No

Job Type:

Regular

Day Shift (United States of America)

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department:

Change Management

https://enrollment.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Change Management Specialist will serve as a member of the Student Information System team in Enrollment Services. The focus of this position is to prepare the varying stakeholder groups at the University of Arkansas (faculty, staff, and students) for the implementation of Workday Student. This position will develop high-quality communications, trainings, and support documentation to assist the campus community in using their student information system. Additional responsibilities will include interacting with students, faculty, and staff in a professional manner and responding to their questions and concerns. During implementation, this position will be involved in assisting with the configuration of some aspects of system functionality.

This position must work harmoniously with others and function well as part of a team.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• Experience in Higher Education

• Experience with the creation of communication materials including videos, infographics, and newsletters

• Substantial teaching or training experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters’ degree in a related discipline from an accredited institution of higher education

• Understanding of UAConnect, Workday or other student information systems

• Experience implementing a major software or change in a professional setting

• Familiarity with University of Arkansas’ Fayetteville campus and key stakeholders

• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud or other creative software

• Understanding of Sharepoint, Blackboard, and a variety of other educational tools

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of adult learning theories

• Knowledge of student information system functions

• Ability to adapt quickly to project needs

• Ability to be organized and think analytically

• Knowledge of creative software and the creation of informative materials

• Strong communication skills (written, oral, and listening) with the ability to present effectively to large and small audiences

• Ability to use the most effective communication vehicles for each stakeholder group

• Skills in documenting changes to roles, responsibilities, and ways of working for different stakeholder groups

• Ability to assist with assessments and surveys to identify impacts, watch areas, and risks

• Ability to deliver targeted communications and engagement

• Ability to develop materials which are timely, relevant, and institution specific

• Ability to serve as an optimist champion for the project while remaining accessible for candid feedback

Additional Information:

$50,000

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Proof of Veteran Status

Kathleen Davidson, Chief of Staff for Enrollment Services, [email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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 seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's 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.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes