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What does a Higher Ed Director do?

A Higher Ed Director oversees the operations, administration, and strategic planning of departments or divisions within a college or university. Their responsibilities can include managing budgets, supervising staff, developing academic or student programs, and ensuring compliance with institutional policies and regulations. They also play a key role in setting goals, assessing outcomes, and fostering a positive learning environment. The specific duties may vary depending on the size and type of the institution.

What are some common challenges faced by Higher Ed Directors in managing academic programs?

Higher Ed Directors often encounter challenges related to balancing the needs of faculty, staff, and students while ensuring academic programs meet institutional goals and accreditation standards. They must navigate budget constraints, adapt to changing educational technologies, and address issues of student retention and success. Effective communication and collaboration with various campus departments are essential, as is the ability to lead teams through periods of change or curriculum updates.

What is the difference between Higher Ed Director vs Academic Dean?

AspectHigher Ed DirectorAcademic Dean
CredentialsMaster's or Doctorate in Education or related fieldMaster's or Doctorate in Education or related field
Work EnvironmentAdministrative leadership in colleges/universitiesAcademic leadership overseeing faculty and curriculum
Employer & IndustryHigher education institutions, colleges, universitiesHigher education institutions, colleges, universities
Primary FocusOverall institutional management and strategic planningAcademic programs, faculty, and curriculum oversight

While both roles operate within higher education, the Higher Ed Director focuses on institutional management and strategic initiatives, whereas the Academic Dean concentrates on academic programs and faculty oversight. Understanding these distinctions helps clarify career paths and job expectations in the higher education sector.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Higher Ed Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Higher Ed Director, you need strong leadership, organizational management, and strategic planning skills, typically supported by an advanced degree in education or administration. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), institutional research tools, accreditation standards, and budget management software is crucial. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and team-building abilities help foster collaborative environments and manage diverse stakeholder needs. These skills are vital for driving institutional success, ensuring compliance, and supporting student and faculty achievement.
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PeopleSoft Campus Solutions Student Financials (PS CS SF) Lead Functional Consultant in Higher Ed...

PeopleSoft Campus Solutions Student Financials (PS CS SF) Lead Functional Consultant in Higher Ed...

Sierra-Cedar

On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

About the Role

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

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 Financials consultants didn't start out in consulting at all. You might be working inside a college or university today in the Bursar's or Student Accounts office (as a bursar, a student accounts director or manager, or a cashiering, billing, or collections lead), in a Controller's or business office handling student receivables and reconciliation, or as the campus functional or business systems analyst who configures and supports the Student Financials module. If you understand how a student financials operation runs day to day: tuition and fee assessment, billing, payment plans, refunds, third-party and sponsor contracts, and the reconciliation back to the general ledger and you've worked hands-on in or alongside PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, 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 SF 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 SF 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 SF
  • Configure SF modules (billing, payment plans, refunds, third-party contracts, etc.)
  • Develop reports and interfaces to support client reporting and integration needs
  • Partner with client stakeholders (Bursar's office, Student Accounts, Financial Aid) 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 Financials - 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 (registrar, bursar, financial aid processes, etc.)

  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 SF, 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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