Degree Works Consultant

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Hiring Remotely in USA
Remote
Senior level
Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
As a Degree Works Consultant, you'll provide implementation services, training, and support to higher education clients. You'll analyze business practices to recommend technology solutions, adapt to varying challenges, and enhance operational efficiency within academic processes.
Summary Generated by Built In

SIG doesn't just provide consulting services; we solve problems. We are a team of dedicated professionals deeply committed to excellence and innovation. For over 35 years, we have been a trusted partner to more than 900 colleges and universities worldwide, offering comprehensive strategy, implementation, and managed support. 

We prioritize client satisfaction, integrity, and expertise in higher education. We embrace diversity, collaboration, and personal growth in our inclusive environment.

Position Summary & Responsibilities
SIG is shaping the future of higher education and invites you to submit your resume as an expression of interest for potential future consultant opportunities. Are you a seasoned professional passionate about higher education and skilled in optimizing academic processes? By joining SIG, you can help colleges and universities achieve new levels of success as a Degree Works Consultant. If you bring extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in higher education settings and have expertise with the Degree Works product, we encourage you to express your interest!

  • Consulting Excellence: Provide top-notch Degree Works implementation services, training, troubleshooting, and technical support to a diverse community of higher education clients.
  • Innovative Solutions: Analyze existing business practices and offer recommendations to leverage technology tools for improving processes, ensuring continuous improvement.
  • Adaptability: Thrive in an environment with varying challenges and user knowledge levels, showcasing your ability to adapt and excel.

Required Qualifications

  • 5 or more years working within the Higher Education Industry.
  • 5 or more years of experience working with Degree Works, beyond an end user, demonstrating advanced proficiency.
  • Experience serving on implementation teams and supporting Degree Works while advising on degree audits, completion requirements, or curriculum management.
  • Experience in a consulting capacity, focusing on enhancing business processes and creating efficiency.
  • Ability to troubleshoot technical and functional issues within the Degree Works system and provide training to employees and end users.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills and a proven customer service approach.
  • The ability to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficient in accurately transcribing and documenting academic information using Degree Works, demonstrating a keen ability to scribe and maintain precise records of students' academic progress.
  • Experience managing project based work.
  • Familiarity with a Student Information System (SIS) such as Banner is highly valued.
  • A basic understanding of Oracle database tables and SQL is advantageous.

Pay and Benefits

  • The salary range is $90,000 -$125,000 with bonus potential
  • Health, Vision, Dental & Life Insurance
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 3 Weeks Vacation, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays
  • 401(K) with a 5% Employer Contribution
  • Pet Insurance

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full-time SIG employees. 

This job posting is for prospective opportunities, and while we may not have an immediate opening, we are dedicated to building relationships with candidates for future needs. SIG accepts applicants for both full and part time work. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and will reach out to qualified candidates as suitable positions become available.


The listed salary range for this position is indicative and subject to adjustment based on the candidate's unique skills and location. Final compensation will be determined through mutual agreement between the successful candidate and SIG.

SIG is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Top Skills

Degree Works
SQL
The Company
HQ: San Diego, CA
143 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1987

What We Do

Strata Information Group (SIG) assists colleges & universities with IT initiatives that enhance services to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community. SIG is one of the largest privately held providers of technology support and services to higher education .

SIG is continuously sourcing talent for potential future need. Highly qualified individuals with expertise in the following are encouraged to visit our careers page and apply:

• Banner® Student, Student A/R, Financial Aid, and Finance/HR
• Database administration
• Business process analysis
• Account management
• Project management
• Onsite IT management
• Colleague® Finance/HR

Individuals interested in joining the SIG team should have strong technical, functional, or project management skills, strong communication skills, and the ability to quickly establish effective relationships with new clients and rapidly gain the confidence and trust of the staff of the institution in their personal capabilities as well as in SIG.

Visit us at sigcorp.com/careers.

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