Higher Education Consultant

Company: Spaulding Ridge
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

What You Will Do and LearnWe are looking for a consultant with expertise in the Higher Education Industry (preferably in financial planning, budgeting, and reporting or institutional effectiveness) to join our Anaplan practice.Ideal candidate will be able to:

• Lead the end-to-end process transformation for our clients
• Leverage their understanding of Higher Education planning and reporting processes
• Analyze and support change of underlying data models and systems leveraged within Higher Education
• Lead and develop teams
• Guide clients to enhance their process utilizing both Anaplan expertise and Higher Education Industry Subject Matter Expertise
• Navigate through ambiguity and learn new processes and technologies quickly
• Think strategically and execute tactically, with persistent attention to detail and a high level of proficiency in working with numbers
• Build trust and form relationships with customers for future engagementsQualifications:
  • 3+ years of experience in Higher Education Consulting, Budget & Finance, Financial Reporting and Analysis, or Institutional Effectiveness
  • Experience working on complex, team-based engagements in an IT consulting organization or institution
  • Strong knowledge of Excel, including an understanding of how to develop macros, model large data sets utilizing Lookups and SumIf functions, and strong understanding of multi-dimensional data architecture
  • Microsoft Office Suite expertise
  • Experience preferred in Higher Education Industry technology systems such as Anaplan, Kaufman Hall, Adaptive Planning, Banner, Colleague, Jenzabar, SAP, or Oracle
  • Degree in Finance, Accounting, Logistics, and/or Management Information Systems preferredWe take care of you!As an employee of Spaulding Ridge, you will be part of a company that is providing innovative opportunities to impact our clients in a meaningful way. We believe giving back is core to our values and as part of this effort, you will be given the opportunity to participate in different opportunities throughout the year including SR's day of service, giving back to our global community. Here are some of our great perks and top benefits to highlight:
    • Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(K), and life insurance
    • Flexible Time Off
    • Paid holiday time
    • Paid maternity and paternity leave
    • Monthly technology and wellness allowance
    • Annual training allowance program
      #J-18808-Ljbffr

Keywords: Spaulding Ridge, Carol Stream , Higher Education Consultant, Education / Teaching , Chicago, Illinois