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Workday Configuration and Solution Architect

Apply locations Boston, MA (Main Campus) | Full time | Posted Yesterday | Job requisition id R133733

About the Opportunity

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

JOB SUMMARY

The Workday Architect leads the design, configuration, and governance of our Workday tenant. This role is critical to ensuring our Workday environment supports the complex and evolving needs of a modern higher education institution, including Human Capital Management (HCM), Financials, Payroll, and Student. Serving as a key member of the enterprise systems team, works collaboratively across administrative and academic units to align tenant architecture with institutional goals—supporting operational excellence, compliance, and strategic transformation.

This role is hybrid, requiring a minimum of three days in the office weekly to facilitate collaboration and teamwork. In-office presence enhances engagement with staff and students, fosters idea-sharing, and contributes to a dynamic work environment. Being on-site enables stronger connections, more effective problem-solving, and improved team synergy, all vital for achieving our collective goals and driving success.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University cannot sponsor work authorization for this role, now or in the future.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of Workday experience, including tenant architecture, configuration, and security.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least two Workday functional areas, such as HCM, Financials, or Payroll.
• Workday certifications (e.g., Workday Pro, Workday Certified Architect, HCM/Finance/Security) are strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Workday integration tools and frameworks (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, APIs).

• Experience with Workday Student or experience implementing enterprise systems in higher education.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Lead the architectural design and governance of the Workday tenant, ensuring alignment with higher education requirements and best practices. Develop and maintain scalable, secure, and future-proof tenant configurations across all Workday domains (HCM, Financials, Payroll, Student). 55%

Serve as the architectural liaison between functional leads, IT, and Workday, translating institutional needs into sustainable tenant solutions. 10%

Manage security design and access controls to support the privacy and compliance standards of a higher education environment. 10%

Oversee configuration change processes and maintain environment integrity across production, sandbox, and implementation tenants. Maintain detailed documentation of tenant architecture, decision frameworks, configuration inventories, and audit logs. 20%

Lead peer reviews and provide technical mentorship to Workday analysts and support staff. 5%

Position Type

Information Technology

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education, and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees, including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement, and transportation benefits. More information can be found at

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 113S

Expected Hiring Range: $112,180.00 - $162,662.50

The starting salary will depend on factors such as education, experience, location, knowledge, skills, and pay comparison to similar roles. Salaries are reviewed regularly and subject to change.

About Us

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and a leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach integrates real-world experience with education, research, and innovation, empowering our community to create a worldwide impact.

Our system includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, with over 300,000 alumni and 3,000 partners worldwide. Our campuses are located in Boston, London, Oakland, Burlington, Nahant, Arlington, Charlotte, Miami, Portland, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Toronto, and Vancouver.

We offer undergraduate and graduate programs across 10 colleges and schools, emphasizing the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies to prepare students for future careers and fulfilling lives.

Our research enterprise is solutions-oriented, with an R1 Carnegie classification, addressing global challenges through interdisciplinary and sector-crossing teams committed to transformative impact.

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