Financial Aid Systems Consultant (PeopleSoft/Colleague) – Remote

Quest Oracle Community; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Remote or hybrid assignments

Job summary

College Aid Services, LLC is seeking experienced financial aid consultants to support higher education institutions across the country. Opportunities include interim leadership, operational support, remote processing, compliance, staff training, and business process reviews.

Candidates may specialize in Oracle PeopleSoft or Ellucian Colleague; experience with both is welcome but not required. Assignments may be short- or long-term with part-time or full-time hours based on client needs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of higher education financial aid experience preferred.
• Hands-on expertise with Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions Financial Aid or Ellucian Colleague.
• For leadership roles, at least five years of financial aid director or leadership experience.
• For funky-tech assignments, experience with system setup, rules, reporting, troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of Title IV programs and applicable financial aid regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; ability to work independently and collaborate.
• College degree preferred, or equivalent progressive professional experience.
• FAAC certification and NASFAA credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 that strengthen efficiency, compliance, and student service.
• Apply PeopleSoft or Colleague expertise to support financial aid processing and, for funky-tech assignments, system configuration, rules, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Train staff, document procedures, and collaborate with campus partners and College Aid Services colleagues.

Skills

PeopleSoft

Ellucian Colleague

Leadership

Title IV knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

College degree

FAAC certification

NASFAA credentials

Job description

College Aid Services, LLC is seeking experienced financial aid consultants to support higher education institutions across the country. Opportunities include interim leadership, operational support, remote processing, compliance, staff training, and business process reviews.

Candidates may specialize in Oracle PeopleSoft or Ellucian Colleague; experience with both is welcome but not required. Assignments may be short- or long-term with part-time or full-time hours based on client needs.