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
Are you an experienced Ellucian Banner Student professional with a passion for helping higher education institutions optimize their student information systems? We’re seeking knowledgeable and client-focused consultants to join our team. If you’ve configured key areas of the Banner Student module and enjoy solving complex challenges for colleges and universities, we’d love to hear from you.
This posting is an expression of interest for future opportunities—apply now to be considered as roles become available! This is a remote position, and we welcome applicants from people looking for either full or part-time work. Travel is required.
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 eligibility required)
- 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.
This job posting is for prospective opportunities, and while we may not have an immediate opening, we are dedicated to building a network of highly skilled professionals for future needs. Apply today, we look forward to learning more about you!
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.
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What We Do
Strata Information Group (SIG) assists colleges & universities with IT initiatives that enhance services to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community. SIG is one of the largest privately held providers of technology support and services to higher education . SIG is continuously sourcing talent for potential future need. Highly qualified individuals with expertise in the following are encouraged to visit our careers page and apply: • Banner® Student, Student A/R, Financial Aid, and Finance/HR • Database administration • Business process analysis • Account management • Project management • Onsite IT management • Colleague® Finance/HR Individuals interested in joining the SIG team should have strong technical, functional, or project management skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to quickly establish effective relationships with new clients and rapidly gain the confidence and trust of the staff of the institution in their personal capabilities as well as in SIG. Visit us at sigcorp.com/careers.
