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The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

Here is what we offer:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

Join Howard University and thrive with us!

Howard University needs an Advanced Report Writer to author and maintain reports in Workday. The Advanced Report Writer will “bridge the gap” between the business and technical teams by solving complex Workday inter-system problems.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

The Office of Data Analytics is looking for a skilled and experienced Advanced Report Writer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining reports using Workday Student, a cloud-based student information system. This role requires the ability to work remotely and communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Serve as primary report writer for Student Financials and Financial Aid, supporting regulatory compliance report writing for other functional areas as needed
• Create and maintain Fiscal Operations Reports; create and maintain (FISAP) and Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) toolkits in Workday
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather report requirements and ensure reports meet their needs
• Develop and maintain reports in Workday Student using report writer tools
• Test and troubleshoot reports to ensure accuracy and data integrity
• Research Workday Community for reporting solutions and best practices
• Develop and maintain documentation for all reports created
• Provide technical support and training to end-users as needed
• Keep up-to-date with Workday Student functionality and updates

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Strong understanding of Workday Student data structures and report writer tools
• Experience gathering business requirements, designing, and prototyping, testing, and implementing practical business solutions under multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. 4+ years of Workday functional implementation experience with Financial Aid or Student Financials modules. Experience gathering requirements, designing, prototyping, testing, and deploying solutions to meet customer requirements.

Compliance Salary Range Disclosure

Expected Salary Range: $115,000 - $125,000

About Us

Howard University is a comprehensive, research-oriented, historically Black private university providing an educational experience of exceptional quality to students of high academic potential with particular emphasis upon the provision of educational opportunities to promising Black students. Further, the University is dedicated to attracting and sustaining a cadre of faculty who are, through their teaching and research, committed to the development of distinguished and compassionate graduates and to the quest for solutions to human and social problems in the United States and throughout the world.

Howard University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, religion, disability or protected veterans status. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities or veterans status, Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX should be directed to the Office of Employee Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-806-1280.