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Workday Student Academic Advising Principal Consultant

As one of the original Workday implementation partners, Collaborative Solutions is a go-to Workday consulting partner with an exceptional track record of customer success. We are passionate about customer satisfaction and strive to be collaborative with our clients and each other every step of the way. Join our dedicated team of experienced Workday implementation professionals and become part of our dynamic, fast-paced, higher education transformation consulting practice. We are currently seeking thought leaders in the Workday Student Academic Advising space to deliver superior results to our clients. Consultants at this level will be expected to:

Responsibilities:

Become a Workday Student Academic Advising expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation.
Leverage your expertise to recommend the best solution based on the client’s requirements, budget, and timeframe; with the flexibility to adapt the scope as additional needs are identified.
Guide the customer through facilitated design sessions and configuration decisions based on best practices and an understanding of the customer’s unique business requirements at all stages of the project.
Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday solution.
Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, while regularly keeping the client, your project team and your Engagement Manager abreast of changes or progress related to the project.
Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share one’s skills and learnings with others within the organization.

Skills & Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
2+ years of hands-on functional Student Academic Advising experience with Workday or other student information systems, required.
Recent experience deploying Workday Student Academic Advising strongly preferred.
Prior experience leading or managing teams, required.
Report writing experience and/or Workday Student Academic Advising certification, highly desired.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a solid commitment to detail.
Passion for exceptional customer service and customer collaboration.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively manage customer expectations.
Willingness to reach across teams to accomplish defined goals.
Minimal travel required, but must be willing to travel on-site if needed.

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Why Choose Collaborative?

Unlimited paid time off, including volunteer hours, balance days, flexible work schedules, and options to work remotely or out of one of 5 office locations to cultivate personal and professional balance
Competitive benefits
including 401(k) matching program, Medical, Dental, Life, and Vison insurance, and perk benefits such as commuter plans and pet insurance
Inclusive benefits that support mental health, gender affirmation journeys, caregiving and all paths to parenthood including Carrot Fertility, excellent paid parental leave programs for maternity, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy
Established Employee Resources Groups (ERG’s) that provide a safe space for employees to build relationships, connect, and develop initiatives to enhance
diversity and inclusion
Open, transparent lines of communication with leadership through Town Halls, internal newsletters, and monthly small group conversations with a member of the executive team
Committed to
giving back
to improve our communities and environmental impact
Opportunities for learning and development through established corporate programs, on and off-site trainings, and on-demand online learning courses
A people development focused environment where you have autonomy to drive your career path

Collaborative’s Travel Approach

Throughout the pandemic, Collaborative continued to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction in the ecosystem as we worked with our clients to successfully deliver projects remotely
Because the future is still unknown, some clients will continue to be deployed remotely, while others may desire more face-to face-contact
We will monitor and adapt as needed, but we do not anticipate travel of more than 25%
As Balance is a core value at Collaborative, we strive to ensure that Collabies find the right balance in their personal and professional lives, and that includes travel

Who you are:

You have a Growth Mindset: A belief that abilities can be developed along with a desire to be curious, learn & grow
You take Initiative: Solve problems by thinking & taking action on solutions rather than waiting for direction
You take Accountability: Follow through on commitments, take ownership & ensure timeliness
You Give Back: Leverage your knowledge & expertise to make improvements around you
You are Resilient: Work through challenges with optimism, agility & adaptability
You demonstrate Awareness: An ability to understand how your attitudes & actions impact others and adapt your approach accordingl

By Collaborative Solutions

Since 2003, we have focused on delivering above and beyond expectations for our clients by applying industry best practices, disciplined guidance, flexible approaches, and the most skilled and experienced talent to each effort. We pride ourselves ...

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Information Technology Support Services

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Hybrid, based in Reston, VA

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