Project Manager for Student Information System

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Closing Date : 12 / 09 / 2025

Type of Position : Project Management

Workstudy Position : No

Job Type : Regular

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available :

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 nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming 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 nations 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.

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Department : Change Management

Departments Website :

of Job Duties :

The Project Manager for the Student Information System is responsible for assisting in the administrative and technical operations of the unit. This role reports to the Administrative Operations and Security Lead for Workday Student and serves as their backup when needed.

Key responsibilities for this position include :

Developing and delivering Workday Student inbound and outbound integrations along with associated documentation.

Assigning Workday Student security.

Assisting the Administrative Operations and Security Lead Associate Director and Technical Lead and Director as needed.

Collaborating with the Workday Student core team campus functional offices and Project One to create or modify business process configurations generate Workday reports and manage Workday Student integrations.

Assisting with procurement purchasing and travel logistics for the Workday Student support team.

Supporting inventory tracking and management in coordination with the Director.

Managing and responding to help tickets within the Workday Student Team Dynamics system and contributing to the project management system.

Working closely with the Director Technical Lead and IT Services to document develop and design Workday Student integrations.

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 from an accredited institution of higher education

Experience working with an information system

Preferred Qualifications :

Masters degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Familiarity with University of Arkansas campus community

Understanding of functional processes within an information system including security

Knowledge of technical writing foundations

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge of assessment and ability to use skills to determine user needs

Able to navigate a student system and assist with its maintenance

Comfort working with a diverse group of users

Able to work as a team and act as a positive representative of the University

Able to work independently with strong time management and organizational skills

Additional Information :

Salary Information :

$61735

Required Documents to Apply :

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

Optional Documents :

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information :

Caitlin Hughes

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

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 equal opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys 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

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Heavy Machinery,Information Technology,Access,Communication,HTML,Arabic

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1