Colleague Consultant - AR

Strata Information Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short & Long Term Disability

3 Weeks Vacation, Sick Leave & PaidH o

401(K) with a 5% Employer Contribution

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Strata Information Group (SIG) is seeking an experienced Ellucian Colleague Student Accounts Receivable Consultant to join our higher education technology practice in San Diego. The ideal candidate has substantial prior work with Colleague Student Accounts Receivable within colleges or universities and can lead implementations and process improvements.

You will provide implementation support, train client staff, analyze billing, payments, refunds and collections, collaborate with student

Qualifications

• Five or more years working directly with the Colleague Student Accounts Receivable module at a college or university.
• Experience implementing the Colleague Student Accounts Receivable module.
• Demonstrated expertise using Colleague to streamline student billing, payment processing, refund disbursement, and collections.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical and functional issues within the Colleague Student Accounts module.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and a proven customer service approach.
• Highly self-directed with solid problem-solving expertise.
• Experience developing reports to support student accounts, including aging reports, billing summaries, and payment reconciliations.
• Ability to communicate user requirements to the technical support team.
• Knowledge of how Colleague is used in a variety of institutional types.
• Up to 25% travel required

Responsibilities

• Provide Colleague implementation support such as training, functional consulting, and technical support at client sites.
• Analyze current business processes related to student billing, payments, refunds, and collections. Make suggestions to utilize various technological tools to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Work closely with stakeholders, including student accounts and financial aid personnel, to understand their requirements, challenges, and objectives. Collaborate on solutions that align with institutional policies and regulations.
• Stay current on industry best practices and advancements in Ellucian Colleague and student account technology.
• Propose and implement continuous improvements to optimize the utilization of the Colleague Student Accounts Receivable module.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery within defined timelines.

Skills

Colleague module

Implementation experience

Reporting development

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Communication skills

Self-directed

Travel up to 25%

Job description

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. Our heritage is built on hands ‑ on expertise, genuine relationships, and a commitment to delivering value with humility and excellence—values that continue to define us as we scale.

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

SIG is currently seeking experienced professionals for full-time Ellucian Colleague Student Accounts Receivable Consultant opportunities. This role is ideal for seasoned professionals with a background in college or university student accounts, specifically as a Director, Assistant Director, Bursar, or consultant. The consultant will work directly with the Ellucian Colleague Student Accounts Receivable module, providing expertise in implementation, troubleshooting, and process improvement.

• Provide Colleague implementation support such as training, functional consulting, and technical support at client sites.
• Analyze current business processes related to student billing, payments, refunds, and collections. Make suggestions to utilize various technological tools to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Work closely with stakeholders, including student accounts and financial aid personnel, to understand their requirements, challenges, and objectives. Collaborate on solutions that align with institutional policies and regulations.
• Stay current on industry best practices and advancements in Ellucian Colleague and student account technology.
• Propose and implement continuous improvements to optimize the utilization of the Colleague Student Accounts Receivable module.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery within defined timelines.

Required Qualifications

• Five or more years working directly with the Colleague Student Accounts Receivable module at a college or university.
• Experience implementing the Colleague Student Accounts Receivable module.
• Demonstrated expertise using Colleague to streamline student billing, payment processing, refund disbursement, and collections.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical and functional issues within the Colleague Student Accounts module.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and a proven customer service approach.
• Highly self-directed with solid problem-solving expertise.
• Experience developing reports to support student accounts, including aging reports, billing summaries, and payment reconciliations.
• Ability to communicate user requirements to the technical support team.
• Knowledge of how Colleague is used in a variety of institutional types.
• Up to 25% travel required

Pay and Benefits:

• The salary range is $90,000 -$120,000
• Short & Long Term Disability
• 3 Weeks Vacation, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays
• 401(K) with a 5% Employer Contribution
• Pet Insurance

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.

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