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Sierra-Cedar

Lead or contribute to PS CS SR implementations at higher ed institutions, hands-on from start to ... Opportunities for growth and development * A collaborative and engaging work environment If this ...

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Job Captain, Higher Ed

Long Beach, CA

$77K - $96K/yr

... studio on a higher education national rollout project. Position Summary The Job Captain is ... Continuously review the development of the Contract Documents with the Project Architect and ...

Corgan

Architectural Project Manager | Higher Ed

Dallas, TX

$79K - $105K/yr

Oversee development and presentation of appropriate technical solutions to project stakeholders ... Higher Education * Professional registration * High commitment to QA/QC * Ability to be hands-on ...

Corgan

Architectural Project Manager | Higher Ed

Dallas, TX

$79K - $105K/yr

Oversee development and presentation of appropriate technical solutions to project stakeholders ... Higher Education * Professional registration * High commitment to QA/QC * Ability to be hands-on ...

Corgan

Architectural Project Manager | Higher Ed

Dallas, TX · On-site

$79K - $105K/yr

Oversee development and presentation of appropriate technical solutions to project stakeholders ... Higher Education * Professional registration * High commitment to QA/QC * Ability to be hands-on ...

Corgan

Architectural Project Manager | Higher Ed

Dallas, TX · On-site

$79K - $105K/yr

Oversee development and presentation of appropriate technical solutions to project stakeholders ... Higher Education * Professional registration * High commitment to QA/QC * Ability to be hands-on ...

Sierra-Cedar

Our Higher Ed practice is looking for a motivated and experienced Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM ... Competitive Salary Comprehensive benefits package Opportunities for growth and development A ...

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How much do higher ed development jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for higher ed development in the United States is $87,937.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,000.00 and $113,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Higher Ed Development, and why are they important?

To thrive in Higher Ed Development, you need strong fundraising expertise, relationship-building abilities, and typically a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as communications or nonprofit management. Familiarity with donor management systems like Raiser's Edge and experience in campaign planning or grant writing are highly valued. Outstanding interpersonal communication, strategic thinking, and persistence help professionals cultivate meaningful donor relationships and advance institutional goals. These skills are crucial for securing financial support and fostering long-term engagement essential to a university's growth and mission.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Higher Ed Development, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Higher Ed Development often encounter challenges such as cultivating long-term donor relationships, balancing multiple fundraising campaigns, and aligning institutional needs with donor interests. Navigating these challenges requires strong communication skills, persistence, and the ability to collaborate closely with academic leaders, alumni relations, and marketing teams. Staying current with fundraising trends, leveraging data analytics, and participating in professional development can help address these challenges, making it easier to meet ambitious fundraising goals and enhance donor engagement.

What is higher ed development?

Higher ed development refers to the work of professionals who raise funds and build relationships to support colleges and universities. These individuals, often called development officers or advancement professionals, engage with alumni, donors, and the community to secure financial support for scholarships, research, buildings, and other institutional needs. Their work is crucial for ensuring the long-term growth and success of higher education institutions. Development professionals may also organize fundraising events, write grant proposals, and manage donor stewardship activities.

What is the difference between Higher Ed Development vs Fundraising Coordinator?

AspectHigher Ed DevelopmentFundraising Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree often required; advanced degrees preferredBachelor's degree typically required
Work EnvironmentUniversities, colleges, higher education institutionsNonprofits, educational organizations, sometimes higher ed
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in higher education institutionsBroader nonprofit and educational sectors, including higher ed
Primary FocusSecuring major gifts, building donor relationships, strategic fundraisingOrganizing fundraising events, donor outreach, supporting campaigns

Higher Ed Development focuses on cultivating major donors and strategic fundraising within higher education institutions, often involving long-term relationship building. Fundraising Coordinators handle event planning and support fundraising efforts across various organizations, including some in higher education. While both roles involve fundraising skills, Higher Ed Development typically requires more experience in donor relations and strategic planning specific to higher education.

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Infographic showing various Higher Ed Development job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,937 per year, or $42.3 per hour.
PeopleSoft Campus Solutions Student Records Lead Functional Consultant (Higher Ed business unit)

PeopleSoft Campus Solutions Student Records Lead Functional Consultant (Higher Ed business unit)

Sierra-Cedar

On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

About the Role

Our Higher Education practice at Sierra-Cedar is seeking a motivated and experienced PeopleSoft Campus Solutions Student Records (PS CS SR) Lead Functional Consultant. This is a hands-on functional role implementing one of the core records systems built for the full student life cycle that higher ed institutions rely on every day for students' academic information and critical academic records.

Where You Might Be Coming From

Our consultants may have a consulting, implementation, or software background at another services firm, an Oracle partner, or Oracle itself. Many of our strongest Student Records consultants didn't start out in consulting at all. You might be working inside a college or university today in the Registrar's office, or as the campus functional or business systems analyst who configures and supports the Student Records module. If you understand how a student records operation runs day to day, we'd like to hear from you.

About Sierra-Cedar

Sierra-Cedar helps Higher Education institutions - more than 350 of them - implement and optimize Oracle software. Our consultants work directly with colleges and universities to deliver PeopleSoft CS SR and help clients get the most value out of the Oracle systems they've invested in.

What You'll Do

  • Lead or contribute to PS CS SR implementations at higher ed institutions, hands-on from start to finish
  • Run fit-gap analysis to align client business processes with system capabilities
  • Manage data mapping and conversion from legacy systems into PS CS SR
  • Configure SR modules (course catalog, schedule of classes, enrollment, transfer credit processing, attendance tracking, student grading, repeat checking, instructor workload management, transcripts, academic statistics, enrollment verifications, graduation processing, and LMS integration)
  • Develop reports and interfaces to support client reporting and integration needs
  • Partner with client stakeholders (Registrar's office) to ensure the system reflects how the institution actually operates
  • Mentor or guide team members on projects where you're in a lead capacity

What We're Looking For

  Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Hands-on functional experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions Student Records - gained either by configuring and supporting it at an institution or by implementing it as a consultant

  Strong familiarity with higher education operations and terminology

  Strongly Preferred

  • Implementation experience within a college or university setting (not just consulting from the outside)
  • Working knowledge of other Oracle products used in higher ed (e.g., Campus Solutions modules beyond SR, Oracle Cloud)

  Bonus Points

  • Oracle Cloud or PeopleSoft certification
  • Experience leading project teams or workstreams

This position requires approximately 30% travel to client sites (nationwide) as well as remote work from your home office within the United States only - International locations will not be considered. This full-time role may include working occasional nights and weekends to support project milestones.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for growth and development
  • A collaborative and engaging work environment

If this job sounds like something you would get excited about, send us your resume so we can tell you more about it! See more about us at sierra-cedar.com.

Sierra-Cedar is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Employment Type: Full time

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