Banner Student Consultant (Bi-lingual Spanish, Nationwide Opportunity) Job

Banner Student Consultant (Bi-lingual Spanish, Nationwide Opportunity)


Job ID: 20074

Position Description:
Datatel+SGHE is a global leader in services, technologies and expertise to help educational organizations succeed in a dynamic environment. Collaboration with our clients and the broader education community helps drive innovation across the student lifecycle. Around the world 2,300 colleges, universities and foundations in 40 countries use Datatel+SGHE solutions to strengthen the education experience for new generations of learners, improve efficiency and accountability, and forge lifelong relationships with the people and communities they serve.
The Banner Systems Consultant requires experience with the Datatel+SGHE Banner Student Systems. The functional analyst requires a background working in higher education. This individual is responsible for providing functional support of installed Datatel+SGHE Student modules to the Datatel+SGHE Managed Services client community.

This position may deliver services to clients in North and South America and so requires effective bi-lingual speaking and writing skills in English and Spanish. Can live anywhere in the US and travel to client sites.

In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing project management, leadership, needs assessment, integration services and the ability to develop a strong working relationship with the client.

The System Consultant will be responsible for:
Facilitating business process review and application prototyping sessions as well as providing business process analysis and insight into best practice methodologies.
Demonstrating knowledge of the Datatel+SGHE Banner functional area processes related to registration, A/R, advising and academic policies and procedures, and be capable of providing quality end-user consultation and support..
Maintaining all tracking and issue logging.
Evaluating, and adjusting where appropriate, the Datatel+SGHE Banner setup tables relative to the client business practices.
Providing sufficient business process and change management documentation.
Providing leadership for functional work groups enabling them to stay on time and on task.
Serving as data custodian for modular setup tables.
Serving as cross-module integration coordinator to assist in the resolution of cross-module issues.
Preparing design specifications for conversion, reporting, interfaces and customizations.
Providing guidance in the formulation and coordination of an end-user training strategy, and when appropriate, deliver such training.
Providing direction in developing testing methodology and test scripts for utilization during upgrades and patch application.
Demonstrating strong problem solving skills and self-starter attitude.

Position Requirements:
Bi-lingual speaking and writing skills for professional communication in English and Spanish.
Strong functional knowledge of Datatel+SGHE Banner Student system including Recruiting, Admissions, Academic History, CAPP, Graduation and A/R.
Higher education background and knowledge.
Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership and direction for the implementation process.
Proven ability to populate and test rule and validation tables.
Project management skills related to managing multiple tasks, developing testing plans, and managing the work of other departmental resources.
Candidate should possess strong desktop automation skills including effective use of e-mail, word processors, spreadsheets and the ability to use tools in conjunction with databases. In addition, knowledge of relational database reporting tools including PL/SQL, Crystal Reports, Oracle Reports or Microsoft Access.
Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, vendors and the public are required.
Ability to work closely with team members.
Must be a team-oriented person.

Desired Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
Working knowledge of Datatel+SGHE Banner human resource, student, financial aid and alumni modules.
Working knowledge or experience with MS Project and Visio.
Undergraduate degree preferred and 3+ years software implementation experience in higher education. Application consulting experience is highly desired. The ability to clearly communicate project status and provide leadership to the implementation team.

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