Colleague Consultant – Financial Aid

Strata Information Group

. Lead clients through full implementation of the Colleague Financial Aid module using Colleague documentation and industry best practices .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the Ellucian Colleague Financial Aid module, providing comprehensive support and training to optimize financial aid processes in higher education. Capable of ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while enhancing operational efficiency through best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Ellucian Colleague Financial Aid ModuleFinancial Aid ComplianceBusiness Process OptimizationSQL Query WritingHigher Education Industry Expertise

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Hard Skills

Colleague DocumentationFinancial Aid Cycle ManagementProcess AutomationTechnical TroubleshootingReport Writing

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationIndependent WorkSense of Urgency

Tools & Technologies

ColleagueManaged-Services Support

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationFederal/State Regulatory SupportConsulting ExperienceClient SupportProject Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead clients through full implementation of the Colleague Financial Aid module using Colleague documentation and industry best practices
Train identified client groups using Colleague best practices
Provide post-go-live support to optimize standard work and processes
Provide short-term consulting support to assess existing processes and guide optimization
Provide federal/state regulatory support to ensure compliance with the US Department of Education
Provide best practices and support across the full financial aid cycle for an academic year
Provide managed-services support and on-the-ground assistance for defined periods
Collaborate with key stakeholders and support client short- and long-term Colleague financial aid needs
Travel to provide onsite client support when needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5 years working within the Higher Education Industry as an experienced and knowledgeable subject matter expert in financial aid.
3-5 years of experience actively working within the Ellucian Colleague Financial Aid module, demonstrating advanced user proficiency
Experience in a consulting capacity, focusing on enhancing business processes, creating standard work, and enhancing operating efficiency
Demonstrated expertise using Colleague to improve and automate business processes within the Financial Aid office at a college or university
Ability to quickly identify and troubleshoot technical and/or functional issues within the Colleague Financial Aid module
Demonstrated exceptional experience communicating effectively across various areas of the business
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a sense of urgency when needed to provide clients with real-time and on-time support
Deep understanding of where student financial aid data lives within Colleague; ability to support reports within Colleague and SIG technical consultants with report writing outside of Colleague
Ability to travel up to 25%
Preferred: Experience managing project-based work
Preferred: Working knowledge of Colleague best practices across various higher education institutions
Preferred: Ability to read and write SQL queries

Benefits

Comp & perks

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