Banner Consultant - Student

Job Description:

Strata Information Group (SIG) Solves Problems. We are a team of dedicated professionals deeply committed to excellence and innovation. SIG has been a trusted partner to over 1,000 higher education institutions globally since our inception in 1988. Our solution sets include Strategy & Optimization Consulting, Enterprise Applications Implementation and Managed Services, Data Services, and Cybersecurity.

SIG values client satisfaction, integrity, and expertise in higher education. We embrace diversity, collaboration, and personal growth in our inclusive environment.

Banner® Student Consultant

SIG is accepting applications for Part Time and future Full Time job opportunities as an experienced Ellucian Banner® Stuednt Consultant. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the higher education sector, specifically as a Registrar, Director of Admissions and Records, or a consultant proficient in Ellucian Banner Student module. This is a remote position based in the USA, and travel is required to client campuses.

Position Summary & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to gather business requirements and translate them into functional specifications for Banner® Student.
• Configure and implement Banner® Student, ensuring that it meets the institution’s needs for student registration, academic records, grading, advising, and other student lifecycle management functions.
• Provide hands-on configuration, customization, and troubleshooting support for Banner® Student.
• Develop and document best practices, workflows, and standard operating procedures for using Banner® Student.
• Assist with system testing, including data migrations, integrations, and post-implementation support.
• Deliver training sessions to end-users, including staff and faculty, to ensure smooth system adoption.
• Provide ongoing support and system maintenance, troubleshooting, and resolving issues as they arise.
• Stay current with updates and new features in Banner® Student and provide recommendations for improvements and optimizations.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including technical teams and business stakeholders, to ensure integration with other systems and alignment with institutional goals.
• Assist in report generation and analytics related to student data, enrollment, and performance.
• Help institutions navigate compliance with data privacy and security standards.

Required Consultant Qualifications

• Five or more years working directly with the Banner® Student functionality at a college or university or as a Banner® consultant, demonstrating advanced user proficiency
• Experience implementing Banner® Student at a college or university
• Demonstrated expertise using Banner® Student to improve and automate business processes within the Registrar’s, Admissions, or Records office at a college or university
• Ability to troubleshoot technical and functional issues within Banner® Student
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and a proven customer service approach
• Highly self-directed with solid problem-solving expertise

Preferred Consultant Qualifications

• Experience developing reports in support of the various student areas
• Ability to communicate user requirements to the technical support team
• Knowledge of how Banner® is used in a variety of institutional types
• Experience with Ellucian Cloud Services and related technologies
• Thorough knowledge of relational databases
• Ability to read and write SQL queries
• Ellucian Banner® Badges
• Familiarity with California Community College Banner® (CALB) or Texas Connection Consortium (TCC) Banner® functionality
• Understanding of data integrations and touchpoints with Banner® Student.

Pay and Benefits (Full Time)

• The salary range is $90,000 -$120,000 plus bonus
• Health, Vision, Dental & Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 3-Weeks Vacation, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays
• 401(K) with a 5% Employer Contribution
• Pet Insurance

Not looking for full-time? We hire part-time positions with flexible scheduling based on your needs. Weekly hours may vary from 0 to 40, depending on project needs. Some assignments are long-term, while others may be short-term. This role involves direct client interaction, so availability during standard business hours is required.

The listed salary range for this position is indicative and subject to adjustment based on the candidate's unique skills and location. Final compensation will be determined through mutual agreement between the successful candidate and SIG.

SIG is an Equal Employment Opportunity

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