A Datatel job typically refers to a role involving Ellucian Colleague, formerly known as Datatel, which is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system used by colleges and universities. Professionals in these roles often work as system administrators, developers, or analysts to manage student information, financial data, and institutional processes. Responsibilities may include configuring the software, troubleshooting issues, developing reports, and integrating other systems with Colleague. Employers seeking Datatel expertise often require knowledge of Unidata databases, Envision programming, and higher education workflows.