In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, institutions are under increasing pressure to adapt to changing technologies and administrative demands while continuing to place student needs at the top of the priority list and delivering exceptional student experiences.
From guiding institutions through the initial setup to providing ongoing support and customization after the initial Go-Live date, Workday Student consultants act as a critical ally for colleges and universities and play a crucial role in ensuring educational organizations harness the full potential of Workday.
In this article, we delve into the multifaceted role of a Workday Student Consultant, exploring the invaluable expertise they bring and the tangible benefits they deliver in driving institutional success and student satisfaction.
The Role of a Workday Student Consultant in Student Success
Implementing and managing a student information system like Workday Student can be quite a daunting ask without the right support and resources.
This is where external Workday Student consultants come in, offering top-tier support for existing internal teams and providing valuable insight to improve the efficiency and productivity of key project initiatives. They serve as strategic partners for educational institutions, leveraging their expertise in Workday Student implementation and optimization projects to enhance administrative processes and improve overall student success.
By partnering with trusted client-side consultants (like the ones at Surety Systems), higher education institutions can ensure their Workday Student system is configured to align with institutional goals and objectives and support continuous improvement through improved data analysis and in-depth insights into student-facing processes.
Key Benefits of Expert Consulting Support
Here’s a closer look at a few key advantages of a Workday Student consultant for your internal team:
- Understand institutional requirements to facilitate effective Workday Student development
- Support effective system testing of Workday Student and knowledge transfer to customers
- Facilitate the transfer of historical data from legacy systems to a new Workday Student system
- Identify, configure, and test integrations between Workday and other programs or solutions
- Accelerate project timelines by improving collaboration for teams-based project initiatives
- Communicate with project managers to keep project phases on track
- Innovate and suggest new tools or technology solutions as needed throughout the project
- Help internal teams engage students at every point of the student life cycle
- Improve student success by tracking students’ employment, financial transactions, and more
- Manage integrations between Workday or non-Workday systems, like Workday HCM, Workday Financial Management, or external finance and HR systems
Where Surety Systems Fits in the Picture
Whether you’re a part of a nationally-ranked institution or one that hasn’t quite found a way to expand into the larger higher education sector, our team is here to help.
Our Workday consultants have the skills and experience to help clients navigate Workday Student and access critical student information, create a personalized student experience, and respond to change quickly and effectively, thus improving the overall experience for students and faculty alike.
Time and Materials
Our Workday consulting team operates on a time-and-materials basis, meaning that you only pay for what you need, keeping your project within budget and your finance teams happy. No additional fees, no added costs, no unnecessary overhead — just the actual hours worked for each leg of the project.
Quick Turnaround
Instead of waiting around for teams at traditional managed services firms to find a consultant to fill an urgent role, our team guarantees quick turnaround times without skimping on the quality of the consultant. Whether you need a consultant who can start tomorrow or in three weeks, we’ll find the best fit for your needs.
Broad Experience
With an extensive network of Workday consultants specializing in virtually every module and product area, we have the right people to meet your project needs. From long-term project managers to short-term Workday system analysts and everything in between, we’ve got the right fit for your project.
Your Experience
Your technology, your priorities, our expertise. That’s just the way we roll at Surety Systems, offering personalized consulting support and ensuring your needs stay at the top of the priority list, no matter what.
Contact Us
For more information about our Workday consulting services or to get started on a project with our team of expert consultants, contact us today.
