Ellucian Banner Contractor (1099)

Strata Information Group (SIG) is a trusted leader in higher-education technology consulting, supporting colleges and universities with ERP/SIS modernization, digital transformation, CRM, cybersecurity, and strategic advisory services. As a long-standing and deeply embedded partner within the higher-education sector, SIG brings together technical depth, operational insight, and a culture rooted in integrity, collaboration, and exceptional client service.

About the role

We are building a bench of experienced Ellucian Banner contractors to support current and future initiatives across multiple functional areas. Contractors will be engaged on an as-needed basis to support implementations, upgrades, integrations, reporting, staff augmentation, and ongoing operational needs within higher education environments. This opportunity is ideal for independent consultants who enjoy flexible, project-based work and bringing deep Banner expertise to diverse institutional challenges.

Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
Engagement Type: Contract (as needed)

Areas of Expertise

We’re seeking candidates with experience in one or more of the following Ellucian Banner areas:

• Student (Admissions, Registration, Records)
• Financial Aid
• Finance (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable)
• Human Resources & Payroll
• Student Accounts / Accounts Receivable
• DegreeWorks
• Banner Self-Service (Student, Faculty, Advisor, Finance, HR)
• Banner SaaS / Cloud experience

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will vary by engagement and may include:

• Provide functional or technical expertise for Ellucian Banner projects
• Support Banner implementations, upgrades, migrations, and optimizations
• Troubleshoot system issues and recommend scalable solutions
• Collaborate with functional users, IT teams, and external vendors
• Develop documentation and support knowledge transfer
• Participate in project meetings and planning sessions as required

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise with Ellucian Banner (functional and/or technical)
• 5 or more years of higher education ERP experience
• Ability to work independently and manage project deliverables
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills
• Availability for short-term or long-term contract engagements
• Prior consulting or independent contractor experience
• Experience supporting Banner SaaS environments (nice to have)
• Training, change management, or user adoption experience

Benefits

• Flexible, project-based work
• Exposure to a variety of Banner initiatives and institutions
• Remote engagement opportunities
• Competitive contract rates
• Ongoing opportunities as client needs arise

Pay

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.