At Kognitiv Inc., we’re redefining what it means to be a Workday partner. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the ecosystem, we bring deep expertise, innovative thinking, and a people-first mindset to everything we do. We’re not just building better Workday solutions—we’re building a company where talented people thrive.
Ready to do your best work? Join us.
Our Workday Student Practice is lean, rapidly growing, and ready for team members who wants to do more than just "support" a module. We’re looking for Workday Student experts who wants to help us build the blueprint. If you’ve ever felt like your ideas for process improvement get lost in a sea of corporate red tape, it’s time to join a team where your influence is the engine of our growth.
The Mission
As a Workday Student Financials Architect/Consultant, you aren’t just a technical resource; you’re a strategic partner. You will lead medium-to-large implementations and post-production initiatives, ensuring our global clients aren’t just using Workday Student, but mastering it.
Because our team is growing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the function. You’ll mentor junior talent, define our "best practices," and help us innovate how we deploy Student solutions.
What You’ll Actually Do
Architect Solutions: Design, configure, and deploy Workday Student in a way that actually solve the unique headaches of higher-ed institutions.
Be the Expert in the Room: Lead client sessions to dig into their true needs. You’ll advise on best practices while being flexible enough to pivot when their needs change.
Lead & Mentor: You’ll manage project scope and quality while coaching less experienced team members. Your success is measured by the growth of the people around you.
Innovate the Practice: We don’t want "the way it’s always been done." We want your "lessons learned" to become our new standard operating procedure.
Problem Solve: Identify the "why" behind the "what." You’ll perform deep-dive research into complex issues and present corrective measures that stick.
The Profile
We need someone who is comfortable with high complexity and even higher autonomy.
The Experience: 4+ years in the Workday ecosystem (Implementing, Post-Production/AMS, or at a Client).
The Student Specialization: You have a "black belt" in Student Financials, Student Core, Security, and Reporting.
The Leadership Lean: You’ve led projects from initial scoping through go-live and can manage multiple parallel projects without breaking a sweat.
The Communicator: You can explain complex technical dependencies to a non-technical stakeholder and influence a room toward a solution.
The Builder Mentality: You’re excited about the "small team" vibe because it means less bureaucracy and more opportunity to leave your mark.
Why Kognitiv?
We operate in a fast-paced, remote-first environment where delivery excellence is our north star. We value "impeccable customer service" not as a buzzword, but as a way of life. If you a passion for higher-ed tech, and a desire to mentor the next generation of consultants, let’s talk.
Kognitiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Kognitiv will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.
Work Authorization
Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Kognitiv.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Kognitiv or an affiliated Kognitiv business may not be eligible for consideration.
Estimated Application Deadline
This job postings' application deadline is an estimate, but ultimately the fill date is flexible and the job will remain open until filled. Any updates on deadlines will be communicated through this job posting.