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SIG (Strata Information Group)Colleague Consultant - Financial Aid
Strata Information Group (SIG) seeks a full-time, remote Colleague Consultant - Financial Aid to assist colleges and universities with technology consulting, ERP and SIS modernization, digital…
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Strata Information Group (SIG) seeks a full-time, remote Colleague Consultant - Financial Aid to assist colleges and universities with technology consulting, ERP and SIS modernization, digital transformation, and strategic advisory services. This position suits an experienced financial aid professional who can provide strategic direction and expert guidance to a diverse client base. In this role, the consultant will support both short-term and long-term client needs concerning the Colleague financial aid…
Job Description
Strata Information Group (SIG) seeks a full-time, remote Colleague Consultant - Financial Aid to assist colleges and universities with technology consulting, ERP and SIS modernization, digital transformation, and strategic advisory services. This position suits an experienced financial aid professional who can provide strategic direction and expert guidance to a diverse client base. In this role, the consultant will support both short-term and long-term client needs concerning the Colleague financial aid module, collaborate with key stakeholders, implement industry best practices, and maintain regulatory compliance.
The consultant will manage full implementations of the Financial Aid module using provided documentation, deliver client training, and offer post-go-live optimization support. Additional duties involve assessing existing workflows, ensuring adherence to US Department of Education regulations across the full academic year cycle, and providing managed services when necessary. The position requires travel of up to 25% to deliver onsite client assistance.
SIG operates as an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The selected professional will receive a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits while working remotely and collaborating with higher-education institutions to shape the sector's future.
Responsibilities
- Guide clients through complete implementations of the Colleague Financial Aid module utilizing industry standards.
- Train designated client groups on Colleague best practices.
- Deliver post-go-live support to optimize standard operating procedures and financial aid processes.
- Conduct short-term consulting to evaluate current workflows and suggest optimizations.
- Ensure client adherence to federal and state regulations mandated by the US Department of Education.
- Provide guidance across the entire academic year financial aid cycle.
- Offer managed services for on-the-ground support during defined periods.
Requirements
- Have three to five years of higher education sector experience as a subject matter expert in financial aid.
- Possess three to five years of hands-on experience using the Ellucian Colleague Financial Aid module with advanced proficiency.
- Demonstrate consulting experience centered on process improvement, standard work creation, and operational efficiency.
- Show expertise in utilizing Colleague to automate and improve financial aid office operations.
- Be able to quickly troubleshoot functional and technical issues within Colleague to reduce risk and operational downtime.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills across various business units.
- Work independently with urgency to deliver real-time and timely support to clients.
- Understand student financial aid data storage within Colleague to run internal reports and assist technical consultants with report writing.
- Travel up to 25% of the time for onsite client engagements.
Qualifications
- Experience managing project-based assignments.
- Familiarity with Colleague best practices deployed across diverse higher education institutions.
- Ability to read and write SQL queries.
Core Skills
Benefits
- Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Paid parental leave
- Three weeks of vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
- 401(k) plan featuring a 5% employer contribution
- Pet insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a remote position?
Yes, this is a remote role, though it does require up to 25% travel to provide clients with onsite support.
What is the salary range for this job?
The salary range listed in the posting is $90,000 to $120,000, subject to adjustment based on the candidate's location and unique skills.
What employment type is this role?
This is a full-time position.
What benefits are provided by SIG?
Benefits include health, vision, dental, and life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid parental leave, three weeks of vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, a 401(k) with a 5% employer contribution, and pet insurance.
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