University System of Maryland Office

The Workday Financials Manager provides guidance to finance teams and interfaces with Workday to enhance financial operations. The role involves analyzing business processes, leading system upgrades, and supporting training efforts. | Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of hands-on experience with Workday Finance products. Supervisory experience and strong communication skills are also required. | PURPOSE OF POSITION The Workday Financials Manager supports five (5) University System of Maryland Institutions belonging to the Maryland Connect Workday Consortium. These institutions have banded together to leverage Workday as their enterprise resource planning provider, and the Workday Financials Manager consults with and advises the Finance departments of the Maryland Connect institutions on Workday Finance products. The incumbent is responsible for leveraging the Workday Financials, Procurement, Expenses, and Grants products to streamline related processes. The role requires a high level of expertise in Workday Financials and financial reporting. RESPONSIBILITIES Service Operations and Customer Support: Provides guidance and leadership to consortium finance teams to maximize the benefits of Workday in solving problems and enhancing financial operations. Interfaces with Workday to maintain knowledge of product enhancements and shares this information with appropriate central and campus team members. Offers insights and recommendations to streamline reporting processes, improve data accuracy, and enhance the user experience. Maintains documentation of finance-related system configurations, processes, and changes. Supports training efforts for the Finance, Adaptive, Procurement, Expenses, and Grants modules. Supports efforts to resolve Tier 3 & 4 issues (i.e., Service Desk tickets). Liaises with appropriate central and campus compliance and data privacy leads. Technology Advancement: Analyzes existing business processes, conducts gap analyses, and contributes to the design and transformation of workflows. Recommends functionalities that align with the institutions’ goals. Advises on best practices for optimizing the use of Workday features. Develops systems and structures as templates for institutions to use in the execution of internal and cross-cutting projects. Leads Finance, Adaptive, Procurement, and Grants system upgrades, enhancements, testing validation, and overall performance of the Workday financial modules. Collaborates across the Workday support teams and business functions to support system functions, ensuring up-to-date documentation of integration-related system functions, processes, and capabilities. Strategic Planning & Project Management: Works with the Executive Director to develop strategy, roadmaps, prioritization, and implementation of future products supporting the consortium. Supports the Executive Director in facilitating the Finance modules governance groups and provides recommendations to help prioritize projects and requests. Works with campus stakeholders and the user community to identify and scope process and system improvements, supporting automation and other efficiencies. Leads and supervises approved projects and activities. Salary: $130,000-$170,000 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Required Education Level/Certifications: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or an applicable related field. Related experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis, with one year of full-time experience equivalent to 30 college undergraduate credits. Required Experience: Two (2) years of hands-on experience with Workday Finance plus two other Workday Finance products in a post-production environment. Supervisory experience. Experience working in a team environment. Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Thorough knowledge of finance operations. Skill in configuring Workday financial modules. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely across technology and business teams. Analytical skills to clearly define business challenges and identify and communicate technical and business changes required to address them. Ability to drive decision-making through a consensus-building approach. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preferred Education Level/Certifications: Workday Pro Certification – Financial Management, Procure-to-Pay, Adaptive Planning Preferred Experience: Workday experience in a higher education environment. Adaptive planning experience. Grants management experience. Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Accounting knowledge. Paid Leave: 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick & safe leave, 15 holidays, 3 personal leave days, 12 weeks paid parental leave Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with flexible spending accounts. Retirement Plans: Mandatory and supplemental options with major providers like Fidelity and TIAA. Life Insurance: Optional term life and AD&D benefits through MetLife. Tuition Benefits: Tuition remission for employees and their families. Training & Development: Free professional development conferences and unlimited LinkedIn Learning access. Credit Union Access: Membership eligibility for SECU, Maryland’s largest credit union. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support services. Click to learn more.

Lead and develop higher education in prison programs, manage grants, and engage stakeholders. | Master's degree, 7+ years in higher education or related fields, experience with justice-impacted populations, grant management skills. | Best consideration date for applications: Friday, January 2, 2026 PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Director of Higher Education in Prison will lead the University System of Maryland’s Office of Academic and Student Affairs (ASA) in the successful implementation of “Aligning Services for Justice-Impacted Students within the University System of Maryland”, USM’s grant from the Ascendum Education Group. This position will also enhance, lead, and manage all other aspects of USM’s prison education efforts. This is a one-year contractual position with the potential for renewal. RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Leadership & Program Development: Leads the implementation and fulfillment of USM’s grant, Aligning Services for Justice-Impacted Students,within the University System of Maryland (USM). Develops and executes short- and long-term strategies to expand and improve higher education in prison programs across USM institutions. Advises campus leadership and USM institutions on program development, compliance, and best practices. Identifies and pursues external funding opportunities to sustain and grow initiatives. Hires and supervises the Higher Education in Prison Field Director. Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy: Cultivates and strengthens strategic partnerships with state lawmakers, corrections officials, campus leaders, faculty, workforce, and nonprofit partners. Manages the USM’s engagement with external stakeholders and projects related to higher education in prison. Convenes and supports the Higher Education in Prison Leadership Workgroup and USM Higher Education in Prison Advisory Group. Enhances the USM’s visibility and influence through strategic communications and public engagement efforts. Grant & Financial Management: Oversees budgeting and financial management for grants and related initiatives, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and USM guidelines. Manages the budget associated with the Ascendum grant. Ensures alignment of financial practices with project goals and reporting requirements. Data, Evaluation, & Reporting: Oversees the evaluation components of the grant, including data collection and analysis to inform decisions, track progress, and measure outcomes. Develops data-driven, research-based content and resources to support grant deliverables. Prepares comprehensive reports on project status, outcomes, and recommendations for improvement. Creates and delivers presentations to internal and external stakeholders. Administrative & Operational Support: Handles administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, sending communications, drafting reports, preparing budget documents, and maintaining project documentation. Regularly meets with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs to monitor progress, address challenges, and ensure alignment with goals. ANNUAL SALARY: $135,000-$150,000 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Required Education Level/Certifications: Master’s degree in education, social work, criminal justice, or other relevant field. Required Experience: 7 years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration, program development, or student affairs. Experience working with justice-impacted populations or in correctional education programs. Demonstrated experience managing grant-funded projects, including budgeting and compliance. Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated record of success building effective programs and leading initiatives in a complex organizational setting. Ability to comply with all policies and procedures of MD’s Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. Strong background in stakeholder engagement, including legislators, state and non-profit partners, and institutional leadership. Knowledge of the national higher education in prison landscape. Skill in project and event development, management, and evaluation. Proficiency in analyzing data to inform decisions and measure outcomes. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Ability to interact patiently and diplomatically with a wide variety of constituencies. Strong organizational, time management, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills. Detail-orientation and capacity to multitask. Ability to lead and coordinate teams, workgroups, and initiatives Ability to identify challenges and develop effective solutions. Strong working knowledge of MS Office tools, including SharePoint. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred Education Level/Certifications: Doctoral degree in education, social work, criminal justice, or other relevant field. Preferred Experience: Experience in policy advocacy related to education or criminal justice reform. Experience with a state’s office of corrections, its prisons, or other related experience. Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Familiarity with state and federal regulations governing higher education and correctional education programs. Administrative or teaching experience within a correctional facility environment. Track record of securing external funding and managing multi-institutional collaborations. Paid Leave: 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick & safe leave, 15 holidays, 3 personal leave days, 12 weeks paid parental leave. Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Retirement Plans: Supplemental options with major providers like Fidelity and TIAA. Life Insurance: Optional term life and AD&D benefits through MetLife. Tuition Benefits: Tuition remission for employees and their families. Training & Development: Free professional development conferences and unlimited LinkedIn Learning access. Credit Union Access: Membership eligibility for SECU, Maryland’s largest credit union. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support services. Click to learn more.

The Workday Financials Manager consults with and advises the Finance departments of the Maryland Connect Consortium universities, leveraging Workday Financials to streamline processes. The role involves providing guidance, maintaining documentation, and supporting training efforts for various financial modules. | Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of hands-on experience with Workday Finance. Supervisory experience and strong communication skills are also required. | PURPOSE OF POSITION The Workday Financials Manager consults with and advises the Finance departments of the Maryland Connect Consortium universities. The incumbent is responsible for leveraging the Workday Financials, Procurement, Expenses and Grants products to streamline related processes. The role requires a high level of expertise in Workday Financials and financial reporting. RESPONSIBILITIES Service Operations and Customer Support: Provides guidance and leadership to consortium finance teams to maximize the benefits of Workday in solving problems and enhancing financial operations. Interfaces with Workday to maintain knowledge of product enhancements and shares this information with appropriate central and campus team members. Offers insights and recommendations to streamline reporting processes, improve data accuracy, and enhance the user experience. Maintains documentation of finance-related system configurations, processes, and changes. Supports training efforts for the Finance, Adaptive, Procurement, Expenses, and Grants modules. Supports efforts to resolve Tier 3 & 4 issues (i.e., Service Desk tickets). Liaises with appropriate central and campus compliance and data privacy leads. Technology Advancement: Analyzes existing business processes, conducts gap analyses, and contributes to the design and transformation of workflows. Recommends functionalities that align with the institutions’ goals. Advises on best practices for optimizing the use of Workday features. Develops systems and structures as templates for institutions to use in the execution of internal and cross-cutting projects. Leads Finance, Adaptive, Procurement, and Grants system upgrades, enhancements, testing validation, and overall performance of the Workday financial modules. Collaborates across the Workday support teams and business functions to support system functions, ensuring up-to-date documentation of integration-related system functions, processes, and capabilities. Strategic Planning & Project Management: Works with the Executive Director to develop strategy, roadmaps, prioritization, and implementation of future products supporting the consortium. Supports the Executive Director in facilitating the Finance modules governance groups and provides recommendations to help prioritize projects and requests. Works with campus stakeholders and the user community to identify and scope process and system improvements, supporting automation and other efficiencies. Leads and supervises approved projects and activities. Annual Salary: $130,000-$170,000 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Required Education Level/Certifications: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or an applicable related field. Related experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis, with one year of full-time experience equivalent to 30 college undergraduate credits. Required Experience: Two (2) years of hands-on experience with Workday Finance plus two other Workday Finance products in a post-production environment. Supervisory experience. Experience working in a team environment. Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Thorough knowledge of finance operations. Skill in configuring Workday financial modules. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely across technology and business teams. Analytical skills to clearly define business challenges and identify and communicate technical and business changes required to address them. Ability to drive decision-making through a consensus-building approach. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preferred Education Level/Certifications: Workday Pro Certification – Financial Management, Procure-to-Pay, Adaptive Planning Preferred Experience: Workday experience in a higher education environment. Adaptive planning experience. Grants management experience. Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Accounting knowledge. Paid Leave: 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick & safe leave, 15 holidays, 3 personal leave days, 12 weeks paid parental leave Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with flexible spending accounts. Retirement Plans: Mandatory and supplemental options with major providers like Fidelity and TIAA. Life Insurance: Optional term life and AD&D benefits through MetLife. Tuition Benefits: Tuition remission for employees and their families. Training & Development: Free professional development conferences and unlimited LinkedIn Learning access. Credit Union Access: Membership eligibility for SECU, Maryland’s largest credit union. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support services. Click to learn more.

The Workday Technical Manager will lead a team to leverage Workday applications across HR, finance, payroll, and Adaptive. This role includes overseeing day-to-day operations, collaborating with various leaders, and ensuring system stability and reliability. | Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and at least two years of hands-on experience with Workday security, integration, and reporting. Supervisory experience and thorough knowledge of Workday cross-applications are also required. | PURPOSE OF POSITION The Workday Technical Manager requires a high level of expertise in Workday security, integrations, and reporting. Serving the MD Connect Workday Consortium, the Workday Technical Manager will lead a team leveraging Workday applications that cross HR, finance, payroll and Adaptive. This role will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and scheduling of the various leads based on current priorities and needs. Additionally, the incumbent will work collaboratively with the Consortium’s HR, Finance, IT leaders, and MD state organizations that interface with the Consortium. RESPONSIBILITIES Service Operations and Customer Support: Provides guidance and leadership to constituent consortium teams to maximize the benefits of Workday in solving problems and enhancing operations. Interfaces with Workday to maintain knowledge of product enhancement and security updates, and communicates knowledge with appropriate central and campus team members. Offers insights and recommendations to streamline Workday cross-application processes, improve data accuracy, and enhance the user experience. Maintains documentation of cross-application-related system configurations, processes, and changes. Supports training efforts for tenants and cross-application activities. Supports efforts to resolve Tier 3 & 4 issues (i.e., Service Desk tickets). Liaises with appropriate central and campus compliance and data privacy leads. Troubleshoots technical issues, identifies root causes, and implements solutions to ensure system stability and reliability. Technology Advancement: Analyzes existing technology processes, conducts gap analyses, and contributes to the design and transformation of workflows. Recommends technologies that align with the institutions’ goals. Advises on best practices for optimizing the use of Workday cross-application features. Develops systems and structures as templates for institutions to use in the execution of internal and cross-cutting projects. Leads Workday cross-application (e.g., reporting, integrations, and security) system upgrades, enhancements, testing validation, and the overall performance of Workday. Collaborates across the Workday support teams and business functions to support system functions, ensuring up-to-date documentation of integration-related system functions, processes, and capabilities. Stays abreast of Workday releases, new features, and best practices. Implements technology changes as needed to optimize system performance. Leadership: Serves as a key liaison with third parties and other internal stakeholders supporting automation. Works with campus stakeholders and the user community to identify and scope process and system improvement. Works with the executive director to facilitate the cross-application governance groups and prioritization of processes. Leads and supervises projects and activities to implement best practices and drive business growth. ANNUAL SALARY: $140,000-$180,000 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Required Education Level/Certifications: Bachelor’s degree. Related experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis with one year of full-time experience equivalent to 30 college undergraduate credits. Required Experience: Two (2) years’ hands-on experience with Workday security, integration, and reporting in a post-production environment. Supervisory experience. Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Thorough knowledge of Workday cross-applications. Experience configuring Workday cross-applications. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely across technology and business teams. Ability to clearly define business challenges and identify and communicate technical and business changes required to address them. Ability to drive decision-making through a consensus-building approach. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preferred Education Level/Certifications: Workday Pro Certification – security, integrations, reporting Preferred Experience: Workday experience in a higher education environment. Experience with Adaptive Financial Planning Experience with Adaptive Workforce Planning Experience with Prism Analytics Experience with People Analytics Paid Leave: 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick & safe leave, 15 holidays, 3 personal leave days, 12 weeks paid parental leave Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with flexible spending accounts. Retirement Plans: Mandatory and supplemental options with major providers like Fidelity and TIAA. Life Insurance: Optional term life and AD&D benefits through MetLife. Tuition Benefits: Tuition remission for employees and their families. Training & Development: Free professional development conferences and unlimited LinkedIn Learning access. Credit Union Access: Membership eligibility for SECU, Maryland’s largest credit union. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling, legal, financial, and work-life support services. Click to learn more.