Financial Aid Systems Consultants (Technical Focus)
About the role
Financial Aid Services (FAS) is seeking technically skilled consultants in PowerFAIDS and Jenzabar to support colleges and universities in strengthening the systems and technology that power financial aid delivery. In this role you will lead complex client engagements, providing strategic guidance and deep technical expertise to institutions navigating system modernization, compliance risk, and operational change. This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy creating and delivering practical solutions that improve access and compliance.
What You’ll Do
Advise higher education clients on financial aid systems configuration, optimization, and integration
Translate regulatory and operational requirements into scalable technical solutions
Analyze, diagnose and resolve system, data, and workflow issues
Improve workflows, reduce manual efforts, and help institutions modernize financial aid operations through smart system use and automations
Configure, test, and validate system enhancements
Support data reconciliation, controls, and reporting improvements
Develop clear and actionable documentation, playbooks, and recommendations tailored to client environments
Serve as a trusted technical partner to financial aid and institutional stakeholders
Systems Priority: PowerFAIDS & Jenzabar
You Might be a Great Fit if You have
Extensive experience with PowerFAIDS and Jenzabar
Extensive experience with other enterprise systems in higher education (Banner, PeopleSoft, Workday, Colleague, etc.) a plus
Strong system thinking, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
Thought leadership to look beyond the current state and make recommendations to elevate systems
Ability to explain technical concepts to functional and executive audiences
Strong organizational and communication skills
Project management experience a plus
Ideal background in system administration, strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
Why Consulting
Direct impact across multiple institutions
Focus on value partnership, not just deliverables
Exposure to diverse systems and operating models
Opportunity to shape best practices at scale
Continue advancing the mission of higher education in a new capacity