Are you an experienced professional with a deep understanding of the Ellucian Colleague software platform and a passion for optimizing financial aid operations in higher education? College Aid Services is expanding our team of consultants with Ellucian Colleague experience.
Whether you enjoy leading teams, solving operational challenges, or helping institutions get more from Colleague, there may be an opportunity for you. Join our dynamic team and make a lasting impact on institutions across the country.
Position Overview
As a College Aid Services consultant, you will support higher education institutions across the country through assignments aligned with your experience, availability, and interests. Opportunities may include interim leadership, operational support, remote processing, compliance support, staff training, business process reviews, and technology assistance.
We welcome both functional professionals and those interested in “funky-tech” roles, our term for work that connects financial aid operations with system functionality. These roles may involve Colleague setup, rules configuration, reporting, troubleshooting, and process improvement.
Consultants join College Aid Services as employees. Assignments may be short-term or long-term, with part-time or full-time hours depending on institutional needs.
Key Responsibilities May Include
- Serve as an interim financial aid director, assistant director, or other financial aid team member.
- Support daily operations, staff leadership, and administration of Title IV aid programs.
- Assist with verification, awarding, loan and grant processing, disbursements, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Evaluate business processes and recommend improvements that strengthen efficiency, compliance, and student service.
- Apply Colleague expertise to support financial aid processing and, for funky-tech assignments, system configuration, rules, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Train staff, document procedures, and collaborate with campus partners and College Aid Services colleagues.
Responsibilities will vary by assignment and your area of expertise.
Qualifications
- Substantial higher education financial aid experience, with 10 or more years preferred.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with Ellucian Colleague.
- For leadership assignments, at least five years of financial aid director or comparable leadership experience.
- For funky-tech assignments, experience with Colleague setup, rules, reporting, troubleshooting, or related functionality.
- Strong knowledge of Title IV programs and applicable financial aid regulations.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively.
- College degree preferred, or equivalent progressive professional experience.
- Prior consulting experience, FAAC® certification, and NASFAA credentials preferred.
Availability and Work Requirements
We are seeking professionals with part-time or full-time availability. Many assignments require availability during the client’s regular business hours, which may vary by time zone. Some opportunities may include work outside regular business hours.
Assignments may be remote or hybrid, with travel requirements determined by the assignment. Travel expenses will be reimbursed by College Aid Services, LLC.
When applying, please indicate your areas of expertise, Colleague experience, preferred hours, availability during and outside regular business hours, and preference for remote or hybrid work, including willingness to travel.
Why Join College Aid Services?
Join a collaborative, remote work environment where your experience is valued and you can exchange ideas with knowledgeable higher education colleagues. Our consultants work with project management and compliance team members who provide guidance and support throughout client engagements.
You will have opportunities to pursue assignments that align with your strengths, availability, and professional interests while helping institutions strengthen their operations and support student success.
About College Aid Services, LLC
Since 2002, College Aid Services has provided customized solutions to higher education institutions nationwide. Our services include Interim Staffing and Outsourcing, Business Process Reviews, Remote Processing, Technology Support, Title IV Compliance Support, Enrollment Modeling and Analytics, Staff Training and Executive Coaching.
At the heart of our work is a commitment to exceptional service and student success at the institutions we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer
College Aid Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. College Aid Services participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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