What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workday Adaptive Budget Administrator position at Oregon State University?
Application Deadline Notification
When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.
Department
Special Instructions to Applicants:
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
For additional information please contact: Mealoha McFadden at mealoha.mcfadden@oregonstate.edu
Job Summary
The Division of Finance and Administration is seeking a Workday Adaptive Budget Administrator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
The Adaptive Planning Budget Administrator serves as the Budget & Resource Planning functional lead and subject matter expert for Workday Adaptive Planning and budget-related Workday functionality.
Adaptive Planning is the University’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning system.
The position works in close collaboration with the Budget & Finance leadership team, Finance Sustainment group, Division of Research and Innovation, and University Information and Technology.
The role leads analysis and delivery for approved Adaptive Planning and budget-related work within the decision-making, prioritization, release, and governance structures established by the Finance sustainment group. Its scope includes Workday Financials functionality, data, and business processes that directly support Adaptive Planning, institutional budgeting, forecasting, projections, and financial planning. The administrator drives continuous improvement and provides timely, reliable information that strengthens transparency, reporting, and institutional decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Work will be performed during standard working hours (Pacific Standard Time), Monday through Friday, but may occasionally require evening or weekend work. The incumbent’s preferred primary work location is Oregon State University’s Corvallis campus. Hybrid work arrangements may be considered for candidates and at the discretion of the supervisor. The role operates in a professional office environment with frequent interaction and communication with faculty, staff, and external partners in person, by phone, email, and virtual platforms. While limited telework may be available on an occasional basis and as business needs allow. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to meet critical deadlines or institutional objectives. Periodic travel may also be required.
Salary Range
Anticipated Start Date:
2026-12-01
Anticipated End Date
When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.
Department
Special Instructions to Applicants:
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
- A resume and
- A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
For additional information please contact: Mealoha McFadden at mealoha.mcfadden@oregonstate.edu
Job Summary
The Division of Finance and Administration is seeking a Workday Adaptive Budget Administrator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
The Adaptive Planning Budget Administrator serves as the Budget & Resource Planning functional lead and subject matter expert for Workday Adaptive Planning and budget-related Workday functionality.
Adaptive Planning is the University’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning system.
The position works in close collaboration with the Budget & Finance leadership team, Finance Sustainment group, Division of Research and Innovation, and University Information and Technology.
The role leads analysis and delivery for approved Adaptive Planning and budget-related work within the decision-making, prioritization, release, and governance structures established by the Finance sustainment group. Its scope includes Workday Financials functionality, data, and business processes that directly support Adaptive Planning, institutional budgeting, forecasting, projections, and financial planning. The administrator drives continuous improvement and provides timely, reliable information that strengthens transparency, reporting, and institutional decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- System Administration & Development
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning Operations
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Operational Support , Collaboration & Training
- Governance, Sustainment & Continuous Improvement
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- 3 years’ experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in a complex organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across various stakeholder types.
- Experience supporting and maintaining enterprise financial and planning systems, including data management, reporting, business process improvement, testing, and stakeholder support.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in higher education.
- Knowledge and experience with Adaptive Planning model design, versioning, reporting, and security management.
- Strong understanding of fund accounting, position budgeting, modeling, and budget planning.
- Workday Adaptive Planning Certification
Work will be performed during standard working hours (Pacific Standard Time), Monday through Friday, but may occasionally require evening or weekend work. The incumbent’s preferred primary work location is Oregon State University’s Corvallis campus. Hybrid work arrangements may be considered for candidates and at the discretion of the supervisor. The role operates in a professional office environment with frequent interaction and communication with faculty, staff, and external partners in person, by phone, email, and virtual platforms. While limited telework may be available on an occasional basis and as business needs allow. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to meet critical deadlines or institutional objectives. Periodic travel may also be required.
Salary Range
Anticipated Start Date:
2026-12-01
Anticipated End Date
When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.