Financial Aid Systems Consultants (Technical Focus)

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<p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>About the role</span></span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>Financial Aid Services (FAS) is </span><span>seeking</span><span> technically skilled </span><span>consultants</span><span> </span><span>in </span><span>PowerFAIDS</span><span> and Jenzabar </span><span>to support colleges and universities </span><span>in strengthening the systems and technology that power financial aid delivery. </span><span>In this role you will lead complex client engagements, providing strategic guidance and deep technical </span><span>expertise</span><span> to institutions navigating system modernization, compliance risk, and </span><span>operational</span><span> change. </span><span>This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy </span><span>creating and </span><span>delivering practical solutions that improve access and compliance. </span></span><span> </span></p> <p><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>What </span><span>You’ll</span><span> Do</span></span></span><span> </span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Advise higher education clients on financial aid systems configuration, optimization, and integration </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Translate regulatory and </span><span>operational</span><span> requirements into scalable </span><span>technical</span><span> solutions</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Analyze, </span><span>diagnose</span><span> and resolve system, data, and workflow issues</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Improve workflows, reduce manual efforts, and help institutions modernize financial aid operations through smart system use and automations</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Configure, test, and </span><span>validate</span><span> system enhancements</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Support data reconciliation, controls, and reporting improvements</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Develop clear and actionable documentation, playbooks, and recommendations tailored to client environments</span></span><span> </span></li> <li><span><span>Serve as a trusted technical partner to financial aid and institutional stakeholders</span></span><span> </span><br></li> <li><span><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span>Systems Priority: </span><span>PowerFAIDS</span><span> & Jenzabar</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt"> </span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>You Might be a Great Fit if You have </span></span></span><span> </span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Extensive experience with </span><span>PowerFAIDS</span><span> and Jenzabar</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>E</span><span>xtensive e</span><span>xperience with </span><span>o</span><span>ther</span><span> </span><span>enterprise systems in higher education </span><span>(Banner, PeopleSoft</span><span>, Workday, Colleague, etc.)</span><span> a plus</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Strong system</span><span> thinking, troubleshooting, and </span><span>analytical</span><span> skills</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Thought leader</span><span>ship</span><span> to look beyond the current state and make recommendations to elevate systems</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Ability to explain technical concepts to </span><span>functional</span><span> and executive audiences</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Strong organizational and communication skills</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Project management experience a plus</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Ideal background in system administration</span><span>, strong data </span><span>analysis</span><span> and problem-solving skills</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Why Consulting</span></span></span><span> </span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Direct impact across multiple institutions</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Focus on value partnership, not just deliverables</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Exposure to diverse systems and </span><span>operating</span><span> models</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Opportunity to shape best practices at scale</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Continue advancing the mission of higher education in a new capacity</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul>

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