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Strata Information Group

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Education • SaaS • Cybersecurity

Strata Information Group is a leading provider of comprehensive IT services for higher education institutions. Partnering with over 900 colleges and universities worldwide, SIG specializes in strategic consulting, implementation, and support services across a wide array of technologies. Their expertise includes cloud and SaaS management, ERP and CRM implementation, data services, analytics, and cybersecurity consulting. Strata Information Group also offers customized solutions for student success, enrollment management, and institutional marketing. With deep knowledge of Salesforce and a strong focus on cybersecurity and compliance, SIG positions itself as a vital partner for educational institutions seeking technology-driven transformation and optimization.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 1987

📚 Education

☁️ SaaS

🔒 Cybersecurity

📋 Description

• Provide Ellucian Colleague ERP implementation support such as training, functional consulting, and technical support. • Analyze current business processes related to general ledger, budgeting, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting. Recommend process improvements and leverage technological tools for greater efficiency. • Work closely with stakeholders, including finance office personnel, to understand their requirements, challenges, and objectives. Collaborate on solutions that align with institutional financial policies and goals. • Stay current on industry best practices and advancements in Ellucian Colleague and finance technology. Propose and implement continuous improvements to optimize the utilization of the Colleague Finance module. • Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery within defined timelines. • Assist in testing and implementation of financial software updates and system upgrades. • Troubleshoot functional and technical issues within the Colleague Finance module and support data integrity efforts. • Provide expertise in using Colleague to improve and automate business processes within the finance office at a college or university. • Troubleshoot issues related to system usage, configuration, and data integrity. • Provide end-user training and support documentation.

🎯 Requirements

• 5 or more years working within the Higher Education Industry. • 5 or more years of experience working with Ellucian Colleague, demonstrating advanced user proficiency. • Experience implementing the Colleague Finance module. • Strong knowledge of financial operations and regulations, including general accounting, budgeting, and purchasing within the higher education industry. • Experience developing reports to support financial operations, including budget reports, ledger reconciliation, and expenditure analysis. • Experience in a consulting capacity, focusing on enhancing business processes and demonstrated success in creating efficiency. • Ability to troubleshoot functional issues within Colleague and communicate user requirements to the technical support team. • Exceptional oral and written communication skills and a proven customer service approach. • Highly self-directed with strong problem-solving abilities. • The ability to travel.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental & Life Insurance • Short & Long Term Disability • Paid Parental Leave • 3 Weeks Vacation, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays • 401(K) with a 5% Employer Contribution • Pet Insurance