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Position Summary Responsibilities
SIG is currently seeking experienced professionals for part-timeEllucian Colleague Student Accounts Receivable Consultant opportunities. We are accepting applications for these part-time positions now and welcome interest in potential full-time opportunities in the future. This role requires seasoned individuals 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.
- The ability to travel is preferred.
Pay and Benefits
- Part-time hourly rate range $45 - $63
- 401(K) with a 5% Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
Part-time hours vary depending on available client work. SIG provides flexibility in scheduling to align with part-time consultant preferences. The ideal candidate will have availability during regular business hours.
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.
SIG is an Equal Employment Opportunity
