Colleague Technical Consultant

Strata Information Group; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Strata Information Group seeks a versatile Colleague ERP Technical Consultant to support and enhance Ellucian’s Colleague ERP systems for clients. This role involves system administration, programming, and client engagement, offering paths of specialization with full-time and part-time opportunities available in a collaborative environment focused on higher education.

Benefits

Short & Long Term Disability

3 Weeks Vacation, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays

401(K) with a 5% Employer Contribution

Pet Insurance

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible work-life balance culture

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Colleague’s functional and technical aspects.
• Proficient in programming, especially with Envision and UniBasic.
• Experience with system administration and managing Colleague environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to implement and configure Colleague software.
• Provide ongoing technical support for the Ellucian Colleague system.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring client satisfaction.

Skills

Ellucian Colleague Knowledge

Programming Expertise

System Administration & Environment Management

Customer-Centric Problem-Solving

SQL Proficiency

Job description

Strata Information Group (SIG) Solves Problems. We are a team of dedicated professionals deeply committed to excellence and innovation. SIG has been a trusted partner to over 1,000 higher education institutions globally since our inception in 1988. Our solution sets include Strategy & Optimization Consulting, Enterprise Applications Implementation and Managed Services, Data Services, and Cybersecurity.

SIG values client satisfaction, integrity, and expertise in higher education. We embrace diversity, collaboration, and personal growth in our inclusive environment.

Position Summary

We’re seeking a versatile and self-directed Colleague ERP Technical Consultant to support, enhance, migrate, and integrate Ellucian’s Colleague ERP systems for our clients. This role is ideal for professionals with strong skills in either programming or system administration/integration—along with a willingness to expand into the other area.

You’ll collaborate directly with clients to understand their needs, configure solutions, and provide ongoing technical support. The position offers two primary paths of specialization:

2. System Administration and Integration Focus
Suited for professionals skilled in system administration, integrations, and managing Colleague environments. Experience with release management, API configuration, and light Envision/UniBasic programming is a plus.

Full and Part-Time opportunities are available.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementation and Configuration: Collaborate with and assist clients with implementing Colleague software suite and connected applications.
• Client Consultation: Engage with clients to understand their specific requirements, provide recommendations, and ensure that solutions align with their business processes.
• Technical Support:Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting for the Ellucian Colleague system, resolving issues promptly and efficiently.
• Project Management: Manage multiple project timelines and deliverables, setting priorities and ensuring that all milestones are met and client expectations are exceeded.
• Troubleshoot: Offer innovative solutions to clients’ technical requests on their Colleague software suite.

Required Qualifications:

• Ellucian Colleague Knowledge: Strong understanding of Colleague’s functional and technical aspects, with the ability to configure, extend, and integrate system capabilities effectively.
• Programming Expertise (if applicable):
  • Proficient in Envision and UniBasic for Colleague programming.
  • Familiarity or willingness to learn tools like JavaScript and React for Ellucian Experience SDK card customization.
• System Administration & Environment Management (if applicable):
  • Experience with Colleague system administration, setup, and proactive monitoring.
  • Proficient in managing system backups, updates, and new release installations.
  • Experience with Colleague release installations, updates, and troubleshooting, ensuring smooth version transitions.
• Ellucian Self-Service and Core Tools: Proficiency in Colleague Self-Service, Envision, Workflow, ELF programming, and Colleague Studio.
• Customer-Centric Problem-Solving: Strong communication skills with a customer-service approach, capable of translating technical issues into clear, actionable terms for users.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical and functional Colleague issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Data Conversion and Migration: Hands-on experience with data migration/conversion processes geared towards SaaS migrations.
• SQL Proficiency: Advanced skills in SQL for data queries, manipulation, and reporting.
• API Integrations: Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting API integrations (REST, SOAP).
• Cloud and SaaS Solutions: Experience with cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS) and SaaS deployments.
• Single Sign-On (SSO): Experience with SSO implementation (SAML, OAuth).
• Data Connect: Creation and management of integration pipelines.
• Intelligent Processes: Automated workflows to streamline processes.
• Intelligent Learning Platform (ILP): Integration with learning management systems.

Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel up to 25% for on-site support and client engagement

Pay and Benefits (Full Time)

• The salary range is $90,000 to $120,000 + Annual Bonus
• Short & Long Term Disability
• 3 Weeks Vacation, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays
• 401(K) with a 5% Employer Contribution
• Pet Insurance
• Opportunities for professional development and a collaborative team of experts.
• Flexible and supportive work-life balance culture.
• Exposure to innovative projects within the higher education sector.

Part-time opportunities are also available. Apply today to learn more!

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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