Ellucian Banner Student Consultant

About the role

You will play a pivotal role in the successful management and enhancement of the Banner Student Information System, which is critical to supporting the student records and administrative operations of educational institutions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Banner Student Information System, ensuring it operates smoothly and remains up-to-date with the latest software and security updates.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative departments to configure Banner according to the specific needs of each institution.
• Continuously assess and enhance the Banner system to maximize its efficiency and utility.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes accordingly.
• Work closely with colleges and universities to understand their ERP needs, with a particular focus on Ellucian Banner.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with clients to align project objectives with their requirements.
• Collaborate with the Professional Services team to share insights, best practices, and contribute to the overall success of the department.
• Write and maintain technical specifications/documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, testing, changes, and corrections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Information Technology, Computer Science, or Education.
• A minimum of 3 years of IT consulting experience and/or hands-on technical or functional experience in Ellucian Banner.
• Knowledge and experience with the Banner Student Information System, including its modules (e.g., Student, Financial Aid, Registrar).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with databases, SQL, and data management best practices.
• Project management skills and experience with project management methodologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of higher education administration and policies is a plus.
• Relevant certifications or training in Banner Student Information System.
• Willingness to travel when required for client or internal business.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years in Banner SaaS extensibility, automation, and integrations using Ellucian Experience, Ethos, GraphQL, APIs, and Data Connect.
• 2+ years in report development using Argos, or Cognos, or SQL-based reporting tools.
• Admissions Insights Reporting is a big plus.