Excelsior University

General Counsel

• Reviewing, drafting, researching, and negotiating University contracts
• Identifying legal risks related to University contracts
• Performing legal research in support of University initiatives
• Providing legal advice and counsel to University staff and leadership
• Identifying legal/compliance issues affecting the University
• Drafting and revising University policies
• Representing the Office of General Counsel on University-wide Councils
• Assisting General Counsel with preparation for quarterly Board meetings
• Working with outside counsel on transactions and other matters
• Providing staff training on legal issues
• Monitoring the University’s complaint reporting and case management system

Associate Counsel

Manager

• Oversee financial operations related to student accounts
• Manage billing, payments, and collections
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Prepare financial reports and analyze trends
• Facilitate communication between Fielding and Excelsior
• Collaborate with interinstitutional stakeholders

Student Accounts Manager

Project Manager

• Provide leadership and oversight of all OPM operations
• Support project identification, evaluation, and planning
• Assign appropriate personnel to initiatives and monitor project progress
• Track and analyze project performance metrics
• Guide project prioritization based on strategic value

Executive Director – Project Management

Administration

• Contribute to our Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program through curriculum development and course instruction
• Work collaboratively with our Instructional Design and Development (IDD) team to create high-quality, standardized courses for doctoral-level business practitioners
• Provide subject matter expertise while adhering to Excelsior's instructional design standards, templates, and workflows
• Create original content specifically for Excelsior University that reflects deep expertise and aligns with learning outcomes
• Develop comprehensive learning materials including module outcomes, lessons, discussions, activities, assessments, rubrics, and immersive learning experiences
• Maintain consistent availability throughout the 14-week development process (approximately 100 hours for graduate courses)
• Participate in live, collaborative Zoom meetings during regular business hours (2-4 hours per week)

Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Doctor of Business Administration Program

Learning and Development

• Collaborate with SMEs to design and develop engaging online courses.
• Apply instructional design principles to structure content and create relevant, engaging learning experiences.
• Ensure course content aligns with Excelsior’s course design standards, accessibility guidelines, and online learning best practices.
• Partner with media developers to create high-quality course materials, including videos, simulations, and interactive elements.
• Review and refine course content to ensure clarity, coherence, and alignment with learning objectives.

Instructional Designer

Software Engineer

• Design, develop, and support Banner extensibility and integration solutions using Ellucian Experience, Ethos Integration Hub, APIs, and event-driven frameworks.
• Build and maintain secure, scalable integrations and services using JavaScript, Node.js, GraphQL, and RESTful APIs to enable reliable data exchange between Banner and enterprise systems.
• Customize and extend Banner functionality using Ellucian SaaS–supported tools, including Page Builder and Admin Page Tools.
• Develop, configure, and support Ellucian Intelligent Processes (EIP) workflows that integrate with Banner, Ethos APIs, and related enterprise systems, including triggers, approvals, exception handling, and error resolution.
• Collaborate with functional and technical stakeholders to translate business requirements into extensible, API-driven solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to integrations, extensibility, workflows, and application performance, minimizing impact to end users.
• Ensure all development activities align with institutional security policies, data governance standards, accessibility requirements, and Ellucian SaaS best practices.
• Maintain technical documentation and participate in testing, validation, and release activities aligned with Ellucian SaaS release cycles.

Applications Developer

Backend Engineer

• Design, implement, and maintain robust database systems while actively supporting enterprise integration initiatives.
• Bridge database administration and integration engineering, ensuring seamless data flow across platforms and applications.
• Collaborate with the Integration team to develop and maintain data integration frameworks.
• Build and manage ETL pipelines for Change Data Capture (CDC) and incremental data loads.
• Support API-based integrations and middleware solutions for enterprise applications.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for database and integration processes.

Database Engineer

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Administer all Title IV aid programs
• Ensure full compliance with regulations
• Develop and update financial aid policies
• Serve as subject-matter expert on Title IV regulations
• Oversee financial aid systems and lead improvements
• Manage data collection and reporting
• Prepare for audits and respond to findings
• Supervise and develop financial aid staff
• Provide leadership on financial support strategies
• Resolve complex cases and appeals
• Collaborate with various university partners

Director – Financial Aid

• Foster a culture of shared accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement to drive high-performance outcomes.
• Provide strategic leadership to a team of Project Managers, Business Analysts, IT Analysts and other key personnel, ensuring they are equipped to manage and work on projects across the university.
• Work with the Director of Project Management and Director of Business Analysis to ensure proper planning, execution, and successful delivery of projects by the Office of Project Management, maintaining alignment with institutional goals.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to safeguard project success
• Address escalated issues and remove barriers to maintain project momentum and team productivity.
• Track and analyze project performance metrics, providing timely and actionable reports to leadership.
• Develop, implement, and uphold consistent project management and business analysis methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Partner with senior leadership to align project initiatives with broader strategic objectives and institutional priorities.
• Guide project prioritization based on strategic value, resource availability, institutional imperatives, and risk assessment.
• Act as a central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, promoting trust and engagement.
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication among leadership, project teams, and stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Stay informed on emerging trends and best practices in project management, business analysis and institutional effectiveness, applying relevant insights to enhance operations.
• Perform additional duties and project manage special initiatives as assigned.

Executive Director – Office of Project Management

Payroll

• Process day-to-day payroll updates for biweekly payroll.
• Maintain accurate tracking of all ongoing payroll items.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Review and approve employee-initiated changes.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll data for accuracy.