Provide financial consulting in higher education settings focusing on Ellucian Banner ERP and related finance functions. Engage with campus leaders to enhance financial processes and compliance.
Independent Contractor | Remote with Potential Campus Visits | Flexible, Project-Based Work
CampusWorks seeks experienced higher education finance professionals/business analysts with Ellucian Banner ERP experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in providing oversight and strategic direction in key areas of finance, such as Accrual Accounting, Budgeting, Grants/Contracts, Fixed Assets, Tax Reporting, and other finance-related specialties. Experience with business process analysis, modernizing financial processes, optimizing system configuration, documenting processes and procedures, and ensuring seamless integration between Banner Student Information Systems and Human Resources Systems at a college or university is a plus. Our contract, project-based opportunities offer the flexibility of working 10-30 hours/week varying from a few weeks to several month assignments.
CampusWorks consultants engage with our clients in higher education to assist them in fully leveraging their people, processes, policies, and technologies. We work collaboratively with clients’ functional and technical teams and our CampusWorks colleagues to evaluate current processes, design future-state optimal processes, and to architect develop, test, train, and rollout process and technical solutions that delight our clients.
This is not a full-time job—it’s a flexible, temporary consulting opportunity for professionals who enjoy stepping in, solving problems, and making a measurable difference.
What You'll Do (Project Scope Varies by Institution)
- As an independent consultant, you may:
- Provide interim leadership in general accounting, grants, purchasing, fixed assets, and disbursements
- Partner with campus leaders and external auditors to assess processes and recommend improvements
- Prepare and review reconciliations, interim reports, and financial statements
- Support compliance with state and federal grant requirements and institutional policies
- Help institutions strengthen internal controls, improve reporting, and align operations with strategic goals
What We’re Looking For
- Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and the full adoption of Ellucian Banner 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.
- Experience in business process reviews, including evaluating and recommending policy changes.
- Demonstration of superior communication skills and the ability to provide a consultative approach to 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 performs each step.
- Previous consulting experience a plus, but not required
- 5+ years’ experience leading, managing, or directing finance functional areas of at a college or university.
- Experience configuring the Ellucian Banner ERP for one or multiple functional areas within the finance division.
- Professional experience as a finance business analyst working with Ellucian Banner ERP within a higher education institution.
- Experience overseeing banking and cash management, project contract billing, pre-award grants, and research at a college or university is preferred.
- College degree required, Master’s or above preferred
Engagement Details
- Project-based, consulting opportunity with varied hours and duration based on the client’s defined scope of work
- 1099 independent contractor role—ideal for professionals looking for flexible work
- Remote work with potential for limited on-site engagements, depending on client needs
- You’ll be engaged for the duration of the assignment and may be called upon for future project assignments on an as-needed basis. There is no guarantee of consecutive engagements or consistent hours. As an independent contractor, you have the flexibility to accept or reject each project presented based on your availability and interest in the defined work.
Why CampusWorks?
We exclusively serve higher education institutions and understand the value that seasoned professionals bring to the table. As a CampusWorks consultant, you’ll be positioned as the independent expert you are, stepping in to support temporary, specialized needs at colleges and universities across the country.
Interested in being considered for upcoming projects? Apply now to join our network of trusted higher education consultants.
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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Top Skills
Accrual Accounting
Budgeting
Ellucian Banner Erp
Fixed Assets
Grants/Contracts
Tax Reporting
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