Associate Director, University Computer Systems (19184)

Florida A&M University

$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related specialization with 6 years of related experience; or a Master's degree with 4 years of experience.
  • Minimum 10 years of Business Analyst experience, with 5 years specific to Workday Financials preferred.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in a relevant domain.
  • Expertise in multiple Workday Finance modules is a strong advantage.
  • Project Management skills and experience with system integration and conversion projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategy and roadmap for Workday Financials.
  • Manage and develop a team of Business Analysts.
  • Oversee all aspects of requirements gathering, solution design, testing, and deployment.
  • Collaborate with CFO, Controllers, Procurement, and IT leadership teams.
  • Ensure adherence to GAAP and internal auditing standards.
  • Prioritize the enhancement portfolio and manage software release cycles.
  • Serve as the primary contact for complex Workday Finance issues and oversee vendor relationships.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Potential for flexible work arrangements.
  • Engagement in a strategic leadership role within a reputable institution.
  • Collaboration with senior finance leadership and impact on financial governance.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
The Associate Director, University Computer Systems for Workday Finance provides strategic leadership for the Workday Financial Management ecosystem. This role oversees the Finance BA team, drives enterprise financial process optimization, and ensures Workday capabilities support accounting, procurement, budgeting, and audit requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead the enterprise strategy, roadmap, and governance for Workday Financials; Manage and develop a team of Business Analysts (I-III); Oversee requirements, solution design, testing, and deployment; Partner with CFO, Controllers, Procurement, Grants, and IT leadership; Ensure compliance with GAAP, audit standards, and internal controls; Prioritize enhancement portfolio and release cycle; Serve as escalation point for complex Workday Finance issues; Oversee vendor relationships and Workday support interactions; and deliver executive level reporting on system performance and KPIs .

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or appropriate area of specialization and six years of related experience; or Master's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or appropriate area of specialization and four years of related experience.

Recommended Competencies
Supervisory experience and ability to plan and control projects;
Ability to communicate effectively in dealing with internal and external customers and suppliers;
Experience working with Workday;
Strong verbal and written communication skills;
Must have Project Management Skills, experience with system integration and conversion projects; and,
Ability to understand, and clearly relate to other members of the organization, technical manuals, software specifications, general methods of applications software development methodologies and techniques.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, IT, or related field; Master's preferred.
10+ years BA experience, 5+ years Workday Financials, preferred.
5+ years leadership experience.
Expertise in multiple Workday Finance modules.

Pay Plan
This is an Administrative and Professional (A&P) position.

Conditions of Employment
Successful candidate is subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks and verification of education. An official college transcript, a high school diploma, or other educational documents must be submitted, where applicable, at the time of employment.

Only United States (U.S.) citizens or aliens who have a legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for employment. Federal law requires proof of your authorization to work in the United States. You will be required to provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of employment.

Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, prohibits employment by the State (including re-hire after a break in service) of any male born after October 1, 1962, who failed to register with the Selective Service System, under the provisions of the U.S. Military Selective Service Act, during the person's period of eligibility (ages 18 through 25). Additionally, if currently employed by the State, this law prohibits the promotion of such person. You may be required to provide documentation.

How To Apply
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history and education details even if attaching a resume. If you are a current FAMU employee, you must apply through Self Service in iRattler. This search is being conducted under Florida law, including the Sunshine law and Public Records law.

Reasonable Accommodation
If you require a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA), please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at (850) 599-3076 at least ten (10) days prior to the start of the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the University by calling TDD via FRS (800) 955-8771.

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