Ellucian Banner Functional & Technical Contractors

Location: Remote (U.S.based)
Engagement Type: Contract  (as needed)
Schedule: Part‑time, full‑time, or project‑based (varies by engagement)

We are building a bench of experienced Ellucian Banner contractors to support current and future initiatives across multiple functional and technical areas. Contractors will be engaged on an as‑needed basis to support implementations, upgrades, integrations, reporting, staff augmentation, and ongoing operational needs within higher education environments.

This opportunity is ideal for independent consultants who enjoy flexible, project‑based work and bringing deep Banner expertise to diverse institutional challenges.

Candidates may have experience in one or more of the following Ellucian Banner areas:

• Student (Admissions, Registration, Records)
• Financial Aid
• Finance (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable)
• Human Resources & Payroll
• Student Accounts / Accounts Receivable
• DegreeWorks
• Banner Self‑Service (Student, Faculty, Advisor, Finance, HR)
• Banner SaaS / Cloud experience

• Banner Core / Data Model
• Banner Admin Pages
• Banner Self‑Service Administration
• Ellucian Ethos Integration / APIs
• SQL - Oracle SQL, PostgreSQL 
• Experience coding in at least one language: Java, JavaScript, Groovy/Grails
• BI Tools (Power Bi, Tableau, Argos, Cognos) 
• Proficiency in version control software like Git
• Relational Database Management System (RDBMS)  
• Banner Workflow
• ApplicationXtender
• Custom forms, jobs, and processes
• Data conversions, installations, and system upgrades (Banner and Degree Works)
• Page Builder

• →Provide functional or technical expertise for Ellucian Banner projects
• →Support Banner implementations, upgrades, migrations, and optimizations
• →Troubleshoot system issues and recommend scalable solutions
• →Collaborate with functional users, IT teams, and external vendors
• →Develop documentation and support knowledge transfer
• →Participate in project meetings and planning sessions as required

• Demonstrated expertise with Ellucian Banner (functional and/or technical)
• 5 or more years of Higher education ERP experience 
• Ability to work independently and manage project deliverables
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills
• Availability for short‑term or long‑term contract engagements
• Prior consulting or independent contractor experience
• Experience supporting Banner SaaS environments (nice to have)
• Argos or Ethos integration experience (nice to have)
• Training, change management, or user adoption experience