Workday Security Administrator

ITS at UVA is a phenomenal place to lead, grow, and deliver impact. It's an organization that values results and teamwork. We like the people we work with and the work we get to do. We strive to create a welcoming and supportive workplace where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and share ideas. We embrace a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. ITS values work-life balance and provides flexible work location options where possible. Please see additional information about joining our team.

Benefits Include: The choice between 3 different health plans; vision and dental insurance; life insurance; benefits savings accounts; starting with 22 days of paid time off a year in addition to 13 or more paid holidays; 8 weeks of paid parental leave; short term disability; up to a total of $5,250 after your first six months of employment toward a degree-seeking program (up to $2,000 can be used for professional development) including classes, certification training and conferences; and more.

DUTIES:

• Adhere to and encourage the departmental methodology for change control issue resolution and process documentation. Develop, test, and deploy security and reports to meet functional requirements.
• Perform system setup and user security provisioning. Implement business process policy changes in Workday in coordination with SMEs. Advise other Workday leads on the security impact of BP and configuration changes, introduction of new data sources, and deprecation of existing data sources.
• Configure business process policies to meet business needs, finding solutions to automate and streamline processes, creating dashboards, and managing projects using agile methodology.
• Manage user roles and permissions to ensure that employees have the appropriate access to Workday features based on their job responsibilities. This prevents unauthorized access and protects sensitive data.
• Maintain Workday ticketing system.
• Help ensure data accuracy by validating security settings and conducting checks for data integrity. Any issues identified must be addressed proactively to maintain system reliability.
• Assist and coordinate with the evaluation, quality reviews and testing documentation of the system upgrades, new feature releases and implementation.
• Conduct regular audits of user access and security configurations to identify any discrepancies or vulnerabilities. This ensures compliance with institutional policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Stay current on Workday updates and implement new security features as they become available. This involves continuously reviewing and optimizing security settings to reflect best practices and organizational changes.
• Provide training for end-users and departmental stakeholders on security protocols and best practices. This helps to ensure that all users understand their roles in maintaining security and compliance.
• Represent the University in peer groups, user conferences, and other events to maintain a network of informal resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate specialty, or an equivalent combination of accreditation, education and experience required.

Experience: 5+ years relevant professional experience required, preferably with Workday Security administration for Higher Education and have related experience in the areas of HCM and/or Financials modules.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

May be authorized for up to 100% telework.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will not sponsor applications for immigration now or in the future. This is a full time, exempt level position located at 914 Emmet Street Charlottesville, VA 22901. The anticipated salary range is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

TO APPLY:

• Cover letter

• Resume

Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the "Resume" box. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. References will be completed via UVA's standardized process, SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested during the final phase of the interview process. For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter. Review of applicants will begin November 7, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia is renowned for its historic foundations, student experience, and research excellence. Located in Charlottesville, VA, UVA is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the nation. The surrounding community offers a vibrant mix of cultural, outdoor, and social experiences. Learn more at UVA Life in Charlottesville and Embark CVA.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.