Banner Consultant - Financial Aid

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary: $90,000 - $125,000

Strata Information Group (SIG) is a team of dedicated professionals committed to excellence and innovation. SIG has been a trusted partner to over 1,000 higher education institutions globally since 1988. We offer solutions including 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.

This position offers support, training, functional consulting, and technical assistance at client sites utilizing the Ellucian Banner Financial Aid module. Responsibilities include analyzing business processes, recommending improvements, assisting with the Financial Aid year roll, and ensuring compliance with Department of Education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide implementation support, including training, functional consulting, and technical assistance at client sites.
• Analyze current business processes and recommend the utilization of technological tools for process improvement.
• Assist clients with the Financial Aid year roll within Banner.
• Ensure clients comply with DOE requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 5 or more years working within the Higher Education Industry.
• 5 or more years of experience working with Ellucian Banner, demonstrating advanced user proficiency.
• Demonstrated expertise in using Banner to improve and automate business processes within the Financial Aid office at a college or university.
• Solid understanding of FAFSA and the ability to implement changes within Banner.
• Experience in developing reports utilizing Banner to support various Financial Aid areas.
• Experience in a consulting capacity, focusing on enhancing business process and creating efficiency.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical and functional issues within Banner.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and a proven customer service approach.
• The ability to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing project-based work.
• Experience in reading and writing SQL queries is useful for this role.
• Knowledge of how Banner is used in different institutional types.
• Previous experience with California Community Colleges or Cal Grants is a bonus.

Pay and Benefits

• Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000
• Health & Wellness: Health, Vision, Dental & Life Insurance
• Security: Short & Long Term Disability
• Time Off: 3 Weeks Vacation, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays
• Retirement: 401(K) with a 5% Employer Contribution
• Pet Insurance: Pet Insurance