Senior Solutions Consultant III

The Claremont Colleges Services; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Dependent tuition remission

Ride-share incentives

Job summary

Claremont McKenna College seeks a Senior Solutions Consultant III to lead complex higher education projects, understanding client needs, mapping processes, and communicating strategies. You will manage configurations, vendor relations, and training plans while delivering on time and within budget.

The role requires a strong background in IT/CS, five years in higher education solutions, and proven project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Arts or Sciences with preference for IT/CS background.
• Minimum of five years of experience in higher education solutions or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with project management and software development life cycle.
• Capability to apply AI tools and technologies in a consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Consult and maintain relationships with a portfolio of departments to understand their needs and develop strategies to meet their requirements.
• Review use cases, derive requirements, and identify project options to execute the strategy.
• Manage and oversee selected projects, review and manage vendors, and select solutions.
• Map department processes, plan and coordinate user training, and stakeholder meetings.
• Determine configuration and integrations, manage efforts within fiscal and other resource constraints, and monitor project progress.
• Analyze and refine project plans as needed to ensure projects stay on track.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure projects are successful and delivered on time.
• Provide regular project updates and reports to stakeholders.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices.
• Assist with other related tasks as needed.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Communication (written and verbal)

Teamwork and independence

AI tools knowledge

Process mapping

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Arts or Sciences

Tools

Software development life cycle

Job description

Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Statement

In addition to its commitment to a harassment‑free educational and working environment, the College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal laws on the matter. The College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition or medical leave, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. The College also prohibits the harassment of any employee on any of these bases.

Location

Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title

Senior Solutions Consultant III

Job Details and Requirement

The Senior Solutions Consultant III is responsible for managing and delivering complex higher education solutions to a portfolio of clients. The Senior Solutions Consultant III will be responsible for understanding client's needs, developing and communicating strategies, selecting solutions, and mapping department processes.

Responsibilities

• Consult and maintain relationships with a portfolio of departments to understand their needs and develop strategies to meet their requirements.
• Review use cases, derive requirements, and identify project options to execute the strategy.
• Manage and oversee selected projects, review and manage vendors, and select solutions.
• Map department processes, plan and coordinate user training, and stakeholder meetings.
• Determine configuration and integrations, manage efforts within fiscal and other resource constraints, and monitor project progress.
• Analyze and refine project plans as needed to ensure projects stay on track.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure projects are successful and delivered on time.
• Provide regular project updates and reports to stakeholders.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices.
• Assist with other related tasks as needed.
• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• Take and follow directions. Work cooperatively with others. Receive and respond appropriately to constructive criticism. Display a positive attitude. Balance multiple tasks and priorities.
• Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Arts or Sciences with preference for significant background in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related fields, or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Minimum of five years of experience in higher education solutions or related field.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured under the College’s authorized driver’s policy.
• Knowledge of higher education processes and procedures.
• Experience with project management and software development life cycle.
• Capability to apply AI tools and technologies in a consulting environment – both for end users and for consulting tasks – with a strong understanding of how different AI tools, platforms, and solutions work and when to apply them effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience managing and mentoring junior team members.

Salary and Benefits

APROXIMATE SALARY RANGE: The anticipated salary range is $85,000 - $95,000 per year. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

• health plans
• dental plans
• vision plans
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• retirement benefits
• basic life insurance
• voluntary life insurance
• dependent tuition remission
• ride‑share incentives

Background Check

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Certain positions will require the successful completion of a post-offer physical agility test. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with the requirements cited in this job description.

ADA/OSHA

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties and responsibilities can change and develop over time, accordingly the College reviews job description on a periodic basis and may make changes of business necessity.

At‑Will Employment

Employment with the College is "at‑will" meaning that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice, with or without cause, including, but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties, and location of work. There is no agreement express or implied between the College and you for continuing or long‑term employment. While the College has every hope that employment relationships will be mutually beneficial and rewarding, employees and the College retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will, at any time, with or without cause. The President is the only person who can modify or alter the at‑will employment relationship. Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Contact Information

Inquiries may be directed to the Director for Human Resources, 528 N. Mills Avenue, Claremont, California 91711-4015, [phone].

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