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[Remote] Solutions Consultant, Banner Finance | Remote

Worldwide Salaried Open

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ellucian is a leader in higher education technology, partnering with numerous institutions worldwide. They are seeking a Solutions Consultant to support presales engagement by gathering customer needs, delivering demonstrations, and ensuring continuity into implementation within the student lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Support Ellucian Student discovery conversations by helping gather institutional goals, challenges, and current-state processes
  • Assist in preparing and delivering virtual and on-site capability demonstrations aligned to customer priorities and sales strategy
  • Contribute to solution alignment by identifying how standard product capabilities support institutional needs
  • Partner with other Solutions Consultants and cross-functional teams to ensure continuity from presales into implementation
  • Build knowledge of higher education workflows across the student lifecycle, including Admissions, Registration, Academic Records, Student Accounts, Finance, and/or HCM and Payroll
  • Support competitive and strategic pursuits through research, preparation, and follow-up activities
  • Participate in team meetings, enablement sessions, and internal training to continuously grow product, industry, and solution knowledge
  • Represent Ellucian professionally in customer interactions and occasionally at regional events or user groups

Skills

  • 4-6+ years of experience in higher education administration, functional support, consulting, or a related field
  • Exposure to Banner Finance or HCM/Payroll is required; familiarity with Banner Student is a plus
  • Foundational understanding of higher education business processes within Student or Academic Services
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain functional concepts to diverse audiences
  • Interest in developing presales consulting skills, including discovery, demonstration, and solution positioning
  • Comfort working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with guidance
  • A growth mindset, curiosity, and willingness to learn evolving solutions and delivery approaches

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
  • Flexible time off
  • Thrive Flex Lifestyle Account (LSA) that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
  • 401k w/ match & BrightPlan - to help you save for the future
  • Parental Leave
  • 5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
  • Telemedicine
  • Wellness
  • Headspace Care (mental health)
  • Wellbeats (virtual fitness classes)
  • RethinkCare & Wellthy– caregiver support
  • Diversity and inclusion programs which provide access to internal employee resource groups
  • Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
  • We Foster a learning culture with:
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Professional development opportunities

Company Overview

  • Ellucian delivers the software, services, and insights that help your institution thrive. It was founded in 1968, and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.ellucian.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Ellucian has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 31 in 2025, 27 in 2024, 28 in 2023, 31 in 2022, 33 in 2021, 30 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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