About the Role
Core Education is seeking an experienced SIS Functional Analyst to join us on a 1099 contract basis, working 15–20 hours per week with availability required during standard business hours, Monday through Friday. This is a remote, part-time engagement ideal for a higher-ed technology professional looking for flexible, meaningful contract work.
As the primary liaison between institutional stakeholders and our Student Information System (SIS), you'll ensure the platform effectively supports academic, financial, admissions, and administrative operations — combining functional higher-ed knowledge with SIS technical expertise.

What You'll Do
SIS Administration & Configuration
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
Business Process & Institutional Support
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
Reporting & Business Intelligence
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
Innovation & Process Improvement
Identify opportunities to apply AI tools and automation to SIS-related workflows and reporting
Pilot and evaluate emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency
Training & Support
Provide training and ongoing support to SIS users across departments
Develop end-user documentation and job aids

What You Bring
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

Nice to Have
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

Engagement Details
Classification: Independent Contractor (1099)
Commitment: 15–20 hours/week
Pay Rate: $50-$60
Schedule: Availability required during business hours, Monday–Friday
Location: Remote
Reports To: Director of Enterprise Systems (functional relationship for this engagement)

SIS Functional Analyst

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