United States onlyJob Description:
Berklee is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative, and curious Workday Functional Analyst (WFA) to join our team in support of a major three-year initiative to implement Workday Student. This is a temporary, full-time position offering the opportunity to help transform the way Berklee supports music and performing arts education across our campuses in Boston, Valencia, and online.
The WFA will serve as a key member of the project team, reporting to the Senior Director of Workday Strategy and Operations. Working closely with colleagues in IT, student services, academic affairs, and external partners, this role plays a central part in ensuring Berklee’s systems evolve to meet the needs of our innovative, student-centered academic model.
What You'll Do:
Lead or support specific functional workstreams in the Workday Student implementation.
Gather and document business requirements, design solutions, and configure system settings.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and test business processes.
Support data validation, testing, and end-user training activities.
Participate in cutover planning and go-live readiness efforts.
Serve as a connector between technical and non-technical teams, helping ensure the system meets the needs of students, faculty, and staff.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to change management strategies.
Work independently in a fast-paced environment while also contributing as a collaborative team member.
Who You Are:
You’re analytical, curious, and energized by solving complex problems. You understand higher education operations and have hands-on experience with Workday (Workday Student is a big plus). You're comfortable switching between big-picture thinking and detail-level execution, and you know how to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
You also:
Have 3+ years of experience in higher ed student operations (e.g. registrar, advising, financial aid).
Bring strong Workday functional or implementation experience.
Can translate complex requirements into system solutions and clear documentation.
Are excited to work on a project that supports creativity, inclusion, and mission-driven learning.
Value collaboration and embrace working with a highly diverse and inclusive campus community.
Why Berklee:
Berklee is a global leader in contemporary music, dance, and performing arts education, committed to nurturing creativity, innovation, and artistic excellence. Our mission is to empower artists through access, education, and opportunity—and this role directly supports that mission by helping transform the systems that support our students.
We work in ways that are student-centered, collaborative, and aligned with Berklee’s values of belonging, experimentation, and artistic growth. Our team culture prioritizes transparency, flexibility, and work-life balance. You'll have the chance to be part of something meaningful while growing your own skills in a creative and forward-thinking environment.
Benefits & Culture:
In addition to competitive compensation, Berklee offers a comprehensive benefits package, generous time off, and flexible work arrangements—including remote work for this role. You’ll be part of a welcoming and mission-driven community that celebrates difference and champions new ideas.
Hiring Range: $95,000 to $105,000; salary dependent on relevant experience and education.
Please visit the Berklee Benefits page for a complete listing of the benefits.
3-Year Project-Based Role – Remote Work Possible
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:
We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.
*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*
