[Remote] SIS Functional Analyst
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Core Education is seeking an experienced SIS Functional Analyst for a remote, part-time contract engagement. The role serves as the primary liaison between institutional stakeholders and the Student Information System, overseeing configuration, business processes, reporting, integrations, training, support, and process improvement.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the functional expert for our SIS (Thesis Elements), managing configuration, workflows, and business rules
- Partner with Registrar, Financial Aid, Business Office, Admissions, and Academic Affairs to gather requirements and translate them into SIS solutions
- Troubleshoot system issues, coordinate with vendor support, and manage upgrades, patches, and testing cycles
- Maintain data integrity across integrated systems
- Analyze and document higher-ed business processes (enrollment, registration, financial aid, records, billing) and recommend SIS-driven improvements
- Support cross-functional projects and third-party integrations (financial aid platforms, CRM, LMS)
- Develop and maintain configuration guides, workflows, and training materials
- Design and maintain reports/dashboards using Power BI and/or native SIS tools
- Partner with departments to define reporting requirements
- Support migration of legacy reporting to standardized, sustainable solutions
- Identify opportunities to apply AI tools and automation to SIS-related workflows and reporting
- Pilot and evaluate emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency
- Provide training and ongoing support to SIS users across departments
- Develop end-user documentation and job aids
Skills
- Minimum 3 years of experience in or supporting higher education administrative operations
- Hands-on functional experience with a Student Information System such as Ellucian Colleague, Ellucian Banner, Thesis Elements, or Jenzabar
- Strong understanding of core higher-ed business processes (registration, financial aid, billing, academic records, admissions)
- Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into system solutions
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
- Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike
- Experience using AI tools or automation platforms to streamline administrative workflows
- Experience with Thesis Elements specifically
- Power BI or similar BI/reporting tool experience
- Experience with SIS integrations to third-party platforms (e.g., PowerFAIDS, CRM systems)
- Prior experience at a faith-based or private higher education institution
- Project management experience or certification
Benefits
- Remote work
- Flexible, meaningful contract work
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