Banner Technical Consultant

BlackStone eIT; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm specializing in educational solutions is seeking an experienced Banner Technical Consultant. You will leverage your expertise in the Ellucian Banner system to implement and customize solutions for clients. Key responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders, performing system upgrades, and providing technical support. The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of experience with a strong knowledge of Banner modules, SQL proficiency, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include paid time off, training, and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years as a Banner SIS Functional Consultant.
• Strong expertise in Banner modules and add-on components functionalities.
• Ability to configure and customize Banner processes.

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Design, configure, and customize Banner modules.
• Perform system upgrades and maintenance.

Skills

Banner SIS Functional Knowledge

Proficient in SQL

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Tools

Power BI

Argos

SAP BOBJ

Job description

BlackStone eIT is a cutting-edge technology firm that specializes in providing innovative solutions within the educational sector. We are currently seeking an experienced Banner Technical Consultant to join our growing team. In this role, you will leverage your technical knowledge of the Ellucian Banner system to support the implementation, customization, and optimization of Banner solutions for our clients. You will be responsible for ensuring that the systems meet the diverse needs of educational institutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into comprehensive technical specifications for Banner implementations.
• Design, configure, and customize Banner modules, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
• Perform system upgrades and maintenance, including patches and updates, to enhance system performance and security.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using Banner data and reporting tools.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for Banner-related issues, addressing client inquiries and concerns promptly.
• Conduct testing and validation of new configurations and system enhancements, ensuring all changes meet quality assurance standards.
• Deliver training and support to end-users on Banner functionalities and best practices.
• Document system configurations, processes, and user guides for reference purposes.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 7-10 years as a Banner SIS (Student Information System) Functional Consultant.
• Banner SIS Functional Knowledge: Strong expertise in Banner (Version 9) modules and add-on components functionalities - Admissions, Student Records, Registration, Scheduling, Academic History, Academic Advising, Graduation, Banner Accounts Receivable, Banner Self Services, Degree Works, Courseleaf CMS, etc.
• Configuration & Customization: Ability to configure and tailor Banner processes, user interfaces, and workflows to meet institutional requirements.
• Data Structure, Management & Reporting: Proficient in Banner database structure and strong understanding of tables, ability to data and generate reports using Power BI, Argos, SAP BOBJ, etc.
• Proficient in SQL and Oracle database, and expertise in writing complex queries for data extraction, analysis, and integrity.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Experience developing test plans, conducting UAT, and validating system changes against business requirements.
• Functional and Technical Documentation: Ability to create and maintain detailed system configuration, process, and user manuals.
• Training & Support: in developing training materials, providing end‑user support, and ensuring smooth adoption of the system.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, collaboration, customer service orientation, and project management abilities.
• Beneficial Certifications: Ellucian Banner certifications, Agile SCRUM, PMP, ITIL Foundation, etc.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus