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CampusWorks functional consultants engage with the CampusWorks clients in higher education to assist them in evaluating their current processes, designing future state optimal processes, and work collaboratively with the functional and technical teams of the organization and CampusWorks to design, develop, test, train, and rollout solutions with our clients. The CampusWorks team efforts are designed to assist clients in fully leveraging their people, process, policy, and technologies to bring together a streamlined and efficient student experience, that allows students to focus their energies on learning and fully engaging in the educational community.
Business Process Review and Optimization Consultants for College & University Finance Systems working with our teams in assisting our clients in fully leveraging their ERP systems features and functionality. The ideal candidate will have expertise and experience using the Colleague-by Ellucian ERP solution within College and University financial management including but not limited to: GL/Chart of Accounts, Accrual Accounting, Budgeting, Purchasing, Contracts, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Grants Management, Fixed Assets, Student Payroll, Tax Reporting, Analytics & Reporting. The candidate will review and implement within higher education the above listed functional areas.
Responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and the full adoption of technology to enable organizational operations and efficiency
• Solid leadership skills, including facilitating diverse groups, creating consensus building and preparing the organization and individuals for change and ongoing continuous improvement
• Business process review experience, including reviewing and recommending policy changes, staffing, and organizational alignment changes, and realignment of roles and responsibilities when appropriate
• Demonstration of superior communication skills and the ability to provide a consultative approach to end clients
• Demonstrated experience facilitating the diverse needs of functional areas, students, faculty, staff and leadership across higher education organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to map current and desired processes with detail showing the various process steps and who is performing each step.
• This includes mapping out very complex and at times dysfunctional processes that have arisen over time in an organization.
Experience & Education
• 2+ years’ experience leading, managing, or directing functional areas of an organization and/or with Colleague ERP implementations in a higher education environment.
• 2+ years’ experience as a functional expert within the Colleague ERP system utilized within higher education.
• Experience with Chart of Accounts/GL strongly preferred.
• Prior professional experience as a business analyst working with ERP components of Colleague Finance.
• Demonstrable experience measuring delivery standards, processes, and procedures preferred.
• Client-facing consultative experience working within complex, matrixed multi-location teams preferred.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in chosen practice.
• Leadership skills, including diverse group facilitation, consensus building, change management, and continuous improvement oversight and strategy.
• Experience reviewing business processes, including policy changes, staffing and organizational alignment, and realigning roles and responsibilities as appropriate for team efficiency and effectiveness.
• Professional, clear communication skills with a consultative approach to client stakeholders
• Experience evaluating and assessing the diverse needs of functional areas across higher education institutions, including functional operations, student populations, academic faculty, professional and support staff, and executive leadership.
• Ability to accurately document and articulate current and desired processes with detailed steps and responsible stakeholders throughout the life cycle. Identifying complex and potentially dysfunctional processes based on historical practices and data may be required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients and colleagues nationwide.
• Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change.
• Ability to deal efficiently with escalations and difficult situations/people under pressure.
• Excellent time management, interpersonal communication, training, presentation, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Benefits of a CampusWorks Contract Consultancy:
CampusWorks contract consultants partner with our clients to provide solutions that promote positive change for campuses to reach their full potential. If you are looking to expand your experience and impact, grow a portfolio of projects, or leverage your expertise and experience in a new way, CampusWorks contractor projects could be your best career move.
CampusWorks contracted consultants experience:
• Collaboration: CampusWorks fosters a collaborative environment where you can work with other talented professionals on projects that align with your interests and expertise.
• Flexibility: Whether you have your own business, prefer selective work periods, or seek work-from-home opportunities, we offer flexible assignments to suit your needs and goals.
• Impactful Projects: As a partner in our HappyCampus community, you will have access to dynamic and challenging projects, making positive changes for the clients we serve.
• Variety: The needs of our clients are likely to vary, adding some diversity to your daily tasks while allowing you to grow a variety of different skills.
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