Financial Aid Consultant – Ellucian Colleague Expert

College Aid Services, LLC

. Serve as an interim financial aid director, assistant director, or other financial aid team member .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in financial aid operations, particularly with Ellucian Colleague, and a strong understanding of Title IV programs and regulations. Capable of leading teams, improving business processes, and providing operational support in higher education financial aid environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Ellucian Colleague ExpertiseTitle IV Program KnowledgeFinancial Aid Leadership ExperienceAnalytical SkillsCompliance Support

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Hard Skills

Financial Aid ProcessingLoan ProcessingGrant ProcessingDisbursement ManagementReconciliationReportingBusiness Process EvaluationSystem ConfigurationTroubleshootingVerification

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationIndependent Work

Certifications & Qualifications

FAAC® CertificationNASFAA Credentials

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationFinancial AidTitle IV RegulationsOperational SupportConsulting Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as an interim financial aid director, assistant director, or other financial aid team member
Support daily operations, staff leadership, and administration of Title IV aid programs
Assist with verification, awarding, loan and grant processing, disbursements, reconciliation, and reporting
Evaluate business processes and recommend improvements to strengthen efficiency, compliance, and student service
Apply Ellucian Colleague expertise to financial aid processing
Configure systems and rules, perform testing, and troubleshoot for funky-tech assignments
Train staff and document procedures
Collaborate with campus partners and College Aid Services colleagues
Support higher education institutions through assignments aligned with experience, availability, and interests
Provide interim staffing, operational support, remote processing, compliance support, business process reviews, and technology assistance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Substantial higher education financial aid experience, with 10 or more years preferred
Demonstrated hands-on experience with Ellucian Colleague
For leadership assignments, at least five years of financial aid director or comparable leadership experience
For funky-tech assignments, experience with Colleague setup, rules, reporting, troubleshooting, or related functionality
Strong knowledge of Title IV programs and applicable financial aid regulations
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively
College degree preferred, or equivalent progressive professional experience
Prior consulting experience preferred
FAAC® certification preferred
NASFAA credentials preferred
Availability for part-time or full-time work
Availability during client regular business hours, which may vary by time zone
Willingness to work outside regular business hours for some opportunities
Preference for remote or hybrid work and willingness to travel should be indicated when applying
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consultants join College Aid Services as employees
Assignments may be short-term or long-term
Part-time or full-time hours depending on institutional needs
Travel expenses reimbursed by College Aid Services, LLC
Remote work environment
Guidance and support from project management and compliance team members
Opportunities to pursue assignments aligned with strengths, availability, and professional interests