Assistant Director Workday Integrations & Automation (Remote) - WUIT

Scheduled Hours40

Position SummaryLead a dynamic team in developing & supporting innovative integration & automation solutions on the Workday and Mulesoft platforms to meet WashU's evolving business needs. Collaborate closely with IT and business leaders to execute impactful strategic initiatives. Cultivate a culture of innovation and excellence within the team. Provide analysis, planning, organization, communication, and management necessary to support all aspects of departmental operations. Manage a professional staff. Participates in management discussions and planning at the department level. Act on behalf of Director in his/her absence.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, manage, and develop a high-functioning team with diverse backgrounds.

• Recruit, retain, and motivate staff to do their best work.

• Establish performance expectations, monitor progress, provide feedback, and resolve staffing issues within the team.

• Foster a positive work environment that emphasizes commitment to success, excellent service and personal/professional accountability and growth for all.

• Analyze and help improve business processes for Enterprise Systems and Solutions (ESS) by working closely with staff members at all levels of the organization.

• Collaborate with service owners and other ESS leaders to ensure alignment of staff assignments with departmental goals.

Technical Strategy & Applications Oversight

• Oversee management and strategic direction of the applications portfolio, ensuring consistency with business and partner priorities.

• Provide oversight and guidance for integration solutions, development, and configuration of products/services for Workday Integrations & Mulesoft.

• Lead and/or guide effective requirements analysis, solution design, data integrity, security, software development, and system configuration.

• Manage vendor relationships and ensure a disciplined approach to project management.

• Ensure that teams are setup to provide escalated support and troubleshooting of systems when required. Including availability during major incidents and outages as defined by WUIT.

Strategic Planning & Prioritization

• Contribute to the intake & prioritization process.

• Conduct capacity, availability, and impact assessment for new projects.

• Collaborate closely with Business Alignment Leads (BALs) and internal leadership to gain insights into forthcoming projects and initiatives.

• Develop partnerships with business partners, key users, and stakeholders to aid in strategic planning for the department.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (6 Years)

Skills:

Academic Experience, Business Information Systems, Information Technology Management

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Background with business information systems at a management level preferably in an academic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Adaptability, Business Solutions Design, Communication, Development of Action Plans, Organizing, Prioritization, Professional Etiquette, Project Administration, Resource Planning, Solution Implementation, Sound Judgment, Strategic Objectives, Technical Communication, Technical Knowledge, Technical Solutions, Technology Platforms, Time Management

GradeG16

Salary Range$96,000.00 - $169,300.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment ScreeningAll external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

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Diversity StatementWashington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply. Apply