Ellucian Banner Contractor (Functional or Technical)

Ellucian Banner Functional & Technical Contractor (Multiple Specialties)

Location: Remote (U.S.based)
Engagement Type: Contract  (as needed)
Schedule: Part‑time or project‑based (varies by engagement)

Overview

We are building a bench of experienced Ellucian Banner contractors to support current and future initiatives across multiple functional and technical areas. Contractors will be engaged on an as‑needed basis to support implementations, upgrades, integrations, reporting, staff augmentation, and ongoing operational needs within higher education environments.

This opportunity is ideal for independent consultants who enjoy flexible, project‑based work and bringing deep Banner expertise to diverse institutional challenges.

Areas of Expertise We’re Seeking

Candidates may have experience in one or more of the following Ellucian Banner areas:

Functional Modules

• Student (Admissions, Registration, Records)
• Financial Aid
• Finance (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable)
• Human Resources & Payroll
• Student Accounts / Accounts Receivable
• DegreeWorks
• Banner Self‑Service (Student, Faculty, Advisor, Finance, HR)
• Banner SaaS / Cloud experience

Technical & Reporting Expertise

• Banner Core / Data Model
• Banner Admin Pages
• Banner Self‑Service Administration
• Ellucian Ethos Integration / APIs
• SQL - Oracle SQL, PostgreSQL
• Experience coding in at least one language: Java, JavaScript, Groovy/Grails
• BI Tools (Power Bi, Tableau, Argos, Cognos)
• Proficiency in version control software like Git
• Relational Database Management System (RDBMS)
• Banner Workflow
• ApplicationXtender
• Custom forms, jobs, and processes
• Data conversions, installations, and system upgrades (Banner and Degree Works)
• Page Builder

Responsibilities (Engagement‑Dependent)

• Provide functional or technical expertise for Ellucian Banner projects
• Support Banner implementations, upgrades, migrations, and optimizations
• Troubleshoot system issues and recommend scalable solutions
• Collaborate with functional users, IT teams, and external vendors
• Develop documentation and support knowledge transfer
• Participate in project meetings and planning sessions as required

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise with Ellucian Banner (functional and/or technical)
• 5 or more years of Higher education ERP experience
• Ability to work independently and manage project deliverables
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills