Business Security & Automation Specialist

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Closing Date:

05/12/2026

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University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Business Security & Automation Specialist serves as the University of Arkansas Fayetteville campus functional resource for Workday security, supporting the administration, governance, and continuous improvement of security roles and access across Finance and Human Capital Management (HCM). This role is part of the HCM & Finance Reporting & Automation team within Process Innovation. This role works closely with campus functional teams, report developers, and system administrators to ensure security access is appropriately assigned, documented, and aligned with business processes, reporting needs, and governance standards. The specialist evaluates security requirements for business processes, reports, and integrations; develops recommendations aligned with Workday best practices; and considers impacts to approvals, data visibility, and downstream processes. Clear documentation and implementation guidance are provided to support security configuration. In addition, the role focuses on improving efficiency and scalability by developing tools, leveraging data and reporting capabilities, and supporting automated approaches to security administration and review processes. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor assignment and removal of Workday security roles for campus users
• Support the annual security role audit and ongoing security access reviews
• Evaluate security implications of business processes, reports, and integrations, including impacts to approvals, data visibility, and downstream processes
• Develop security recommendations aligned with Workday best practices and institutional policies
• Prepare clear documentation and implementation guidance for security configuration teams
• Document Workday security roles and their use within business processes and reports
• Assist in developing tools, scripts, and automated solutions to simplify and standardize the security request and review processes
• Provide guidance to campus stakeholders on appropriate use and design of security roles
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve security governance, transparency, and process efficiency through automation, scripting, and use of emerging technologies
• Support cross-functional teams with security analysis for new initiatives and process changes
• Maintain documentation of security decisions, role purposes, and justification for access
• Other duties as assigned Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Finance, Human Resources, or related field Experience working with analytics and problem-solving Experience working with enterprise systems, data, or business processes

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with Workday or similar ERP systems Experience with system security concepts, roles, and access management Experience working in higher education ERP environments Experience documenting business processes or system configurations Experience supporting audits or access reviews Experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g., SQL, PowerShell, Python, or similar) Experience leveraging data platforms or emerging technologies to automate processes or improve system efficiency

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Understanding of role-based security concepts and access governance Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to analyze business processes and identify security implications and downstream impacts Ability to document security requirements and recommendations clearly Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation Ability to collaborate with technical and functional teams Ability to translate complex security concepts into understandable guidance Strong technical aptitude, including the ability to design and develop automated solutions using scripting or data tools Ability to leverage emerging technologies (e.g., data platforms, APIs, automation tools) to improve security processes and scalability Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within security administration Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$57,000 Required Documents to

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Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title),

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Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information:

Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, ce031@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to

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