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Department:
Business Applications & ERP Support
Job Summary:
Provides foundational support for the administration and maintenance of the University of Mississippi’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to ensure data integrity, system reliability, and secure access. Performs routine system administration tasks including data validation, user access management, and support request tracking. Assists with testing, documentation, and implementation activities related to system updates and enhancements. Works under general supervision while developing technical knowledge of ERP system functionality and institutional processes.
Job Description:
- Performs routine ERP system administration tasks including data validation, record maintenance, and monitoring system functionality
- Manages user access requests and maintains appropriate permissions in accordance with established security protocols.
- Assists Administrators in mapping business processes using business process mapping methodologies.
- Assists in making recommendations for the selection of technology solutions to align with business strategies.
- Provides basic procedural and technical guidance to unit staff regarding technology usage and management, including tracking and responding to ERP support requests.
- Generates and maintains standard ERP reports to support operational and administrative needs.
- Participates in the execution of test plans to ensure desired results are achieved for system fixes, enhancements, and new releases.
- Participates in activities and proactively performs research to maintain knowledge of industry developments to advise functional stakeholders on new functionality, best practices, and adoption planning.
- Assists in maintaining hierarchies and structure for various organizational types in Workday.
- Documents system processes, procedures, and user guidance to support consistent and effective system use.
- Oversees and maintains optimal function of Workday HCM/Payroll & Finance, which may include installation, customization, development, maintenance, and upgrades to applications, systems, and modules.
- Partners with Workday Administrators to manage the Workday tenant environment, including the scheduling/coordination of weekly sandbox refreshes and the migration of approved configuration changes to production.
- Serves as a representative and liaison between HR, external vendors, and other stakeholders for ERP design and implementation projects.
- Ensures system compliance with data security and privacy requirements.
- Partners with Administrators to create and maintain custom validations, conditioning rules, and eligibility requirements.
Job Responsibilities:
Compensation :
Workday Administrator I: $62,442 - $93,642
Workday Administrator II: $68,682 - $103,002
Requirements :
Workday Administrator I: Bachelor's and no experience
Workday Administrator II: Bachelor's and three years' of experience
Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Relevant experience | No Experience Required | Not Required
Compensation:
$62,441.60 - $93,641.60
Interview Requirement:
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
EEO Statement:
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
